Crispy Air Fryer French Fries (Printable View)
Golden, crisp fries made healthier using an air fryer and finished with flaky sea salt.
# Ingredient List:
→ Potatoes
01 - 4 large russet potatoes
→ Seasonings & Oil
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Wash, peel (optional), and cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries.
02 - Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch.
03 - Drain and thoroughly pat the fries dry with a clean towel.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if needed.
07 - Air fry for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are golden and crispy.
08 - Immediately sprinkle with extra sea salt and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They're incredibly crispy outside and fluffy inside, just like restaurant fries
- So much easier and lighter than deep frying with minimal cleanup
- The seasoning possibilities are endless and you control the salt
02 -
- The soaking step is absolutely essential, I skipped it once and ended up with limp, sad fries that never crisped up properly
- Drying the potatoes completely is the difference between crispy fries and steamed potatoes, don't rush this step
03 -
- Soaking the fries longer, up to an hour, makes them even crispier if you have the time
- Air fryer models vary, so check the fries a few minutes early on your first batch