Description
Learn how to make crispy air fryer French fries with these simple tips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into even fries.
- Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and pat the fries dry.
- In a bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Check for desired crispiness and cook longer if needed.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for best results.
- Make sure fries are not overcrowded in the air fryer.
- Experiment with your favorite seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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