Description
Crispy golden Air Fryer French Fries bring restaurant-quality potato magic straight to home kitchens with minimal oil and maximum crunch. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly delicious, these fries will become a quick favorite for snack lovers seeking a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes (russets or Yukon gold)
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Herbs:
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then slice into uniform, slender strips using a sharp knife for consistent cooking.
- Create a flavor base by drizzling olive oil over the potato strips, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange potato strips in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing hot circulating air to crisp each fry uniformly.
- Position the loaded basket into the preheated air fryer, maintaining a temperature of 375°F to promote optimal crispiness and golden exterior.
- Midway through cooking, gently agitate the basket to redistribute fries, promoting even browning and preventing potential sticking.
- Monitor fries carefully during the final cooking phase, removing them once they achieve a deep golden-brown color and possess a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
- Transfer immediately to a serving plate, optionally garnishing with finely chopped parsley or chives for enhanced visual appeal and fresh herbaceous notes.
- Allow fries to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before serving to achieve peak crispness and prevent potential mouth burns.
Notes
- Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results.
- Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, creating extra crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking in batches, allowing proper air circulation for evenly crisp fries.
- Experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or cajun spice blend to customize flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg