Best 7 Air Fry Homemade French Fries Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade French fries prepared in an air fryer. This healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fries offers a guilt-free indulgence that maintains the irresistible crunch and flavor. With minimal oil and simple ingredients, these air-fried French fries are a healthier choice for a satisfying snack or side dish.

The recipe collection features three variations of air fryer homemade French fries, catering to diverse preferences. The Classic Air Fryer French Fries provide a timeless taste with just potatoes and seasonings, while the Parmesan Garlic Air Fryer French Fries add a savory twist with a Parmesan and garlic coating. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Cajun Air Fryer French Fries deliver a flavorful punch with Cajun seasoning.

Each recipe comes with detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. Discover how to select the right potatoes, cut them to the desired thickness, and season them for maximum flavor. Learn the optimal air fryer temperature and cooking duration to achieve crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside fries.

The article also includes helpful tips and tricks to elevate your homemade air fryer French fries. Explore variations such as sweet potato fries or zucchini fries for a healthier alternative. Discover dipping sauce suggestions to complement the fries and enhance the overall eating experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES



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No more soggy fries! With the air fryer, you can get crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside homemade French fries with just three ingredients and 15 minutes of prep. Using the air fryer is also an easy (and delicious!) way to get perfect fries with minimal mess and fat.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wide sticks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl of cold water; rinse to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Place potatoes in dry large bowl; toss with oil and salt. Place potatoes in basket of air fryer.
  • Set to 350°F. Cook 7 minutes; shake basket to redistribute the potatoes. Cook 7 minutes longer, and shake basket again. Set to 400°F. Cook 5 minutes; shake basket, and continue to cook 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

AIR-FRYER FRENCH FRIES



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This low-calorie, air-fryer french fries recipe is perfect because I can whip it up at a moment's notice with ingredients I have on hand. The fries are so crispy, you won't miss the deep fryer! -Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Add potatoes to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain potatoes; place on towels and pat dry., Combine potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in second large bowl; toss to coat. In batches, place potatoes in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES



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Since I missed the whole Instant Pot® train, I had to make at least one air fryer recipe while they're still hot. And it doesn't get more classic than French fries; the generally accepted technique is pretty, dare I say, airtight, at this point, but I do have one extra trick in store! Finally, dip them in honey mustard, spicy ketchup, garlic aioli, or all 3 mixed together, like I did.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Slice sections into sticks also about 3/8 inch-wide.
  • Cover potatoes with water and let soak for 5 minutes to release excess starches. Drain and cover with boiling water by a few inches (or place in a bowl of boiling water). Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off the excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes. Transfer into a mixing bowl; drizzle with oil, season with cayenne, and toss to coat.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket. Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries; continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 246.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

FRENCH FRIES IN THE AIR FRYER



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Crispy fries straight from the air fryer.

Provided by LeAnte

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

nonstick cooking spray
1 medium russet potato
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
  • Cut potato in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4-inch slices. Cut slices into 1/4-inch sticks. Put fries in a bowl and rinse well under cold running water. Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine fries and oil in a bowl and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and season with pepper; toss to combine. Working in batches if necessary, lay fries in an even layer in the prepared basket; don't overlap.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 7 minutes. Turn fries and cook until golden brown and crisp, 7 to 9 more minutes. Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with more salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 485.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Simple and addicting air-fried sweet potato fries. I bet you can't eat just one.

Provided by Deb C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide fries
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potato fries and canola oil in a bowl and mix. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until all fries are evenly coated.
  • Divide sweet potatoes into 2 or 3 batches for cooking. Place an even layer of sweet potatoes in the fry basket, insert in the air fryer, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES



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Forget the frozen fries! These homemade French fries come out perfectly golden and crisp and only use 1 teaspoon of oil...just another reason to love your air fryer.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nonstick cooking spray, for the basket
1 medium russet potato (about 6 ounces), unpeeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F and spray the basket with nonstick spray.
  • Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices into 1/4-inch sticks. Put the fries in a medium bowl and rinse them well with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Toss the fries with the oil in a medium bowl, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Working in batches if necessary, put the fries in an even layer in the air fryer basket with no overlapping and cook, turning them halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove and season with salt.

AIR FRYER FROZEN FRENCH FRIES



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Straight out of the freezer and better than fast food fries without the guilt of deep-frying. Feel free to use your preferred frozen French fry cut but keep in mind that steak-cut or crinkle will take a couple minutes longer.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     French Fries

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place frozen French fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and toss to coat again.
  • Spread out French fries in the basket of the air fryer, making sure to not overcrowd, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn fries over using a spatula and continue cooking until desired crispness, 2 to 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 615.2 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for French fries because they are starchy and have a low sugar content. This will help them crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes: This will help remove excess starch and make the fries crispier.
  • Dry the potatoes thoroughly before cooking: This will help them crisp up in the air fryer.
  • Toss the potatoes with oil and seasonings: This will help them brown and flavor evenly.
  • Cook the fries in a single layer: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Shake the fries halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Serve the fries immediately: They are best when served hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Making French fries in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic side dish. Air-fried French fries are crispy and delicious, and they are much healthier than traditional French fries that are fried in oil. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect air-fried French fries at home.

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