Air Fryer Homemade Fries

A serving of golden-brown air-fried French fries with a side of ketchup and lemon wedges.

Tired of soggy oven fries? Air frying delivers a restaurant-style solution. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – just like your favorite fries.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: air fryer homemade fries

Servings: people

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Mandy Applegate

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 large potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 5 minutes.
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into evenly-sized fries, about ¼ inch thick.
4 large potatoes
Place the potato fries in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Allow them to soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
After soaking, drain the fries and pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
Place the dried fries back into the bowl and drizzle with avocado oil. Toss well to ensure all the fries are coated.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the oiled fries and toss again to evenly distribute the spices.
1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Carefully transfer the seasoned fries to the preheated air fryer basket. Make sure they are arranged in a single layer without overcrowding. You may need to cook them in batches.
Cook the fries in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. The fries should turn golden brown and crispy.
Once cooked, remove the fries from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the homemade air fryer fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish to your main meal.

Notes

Oil: We use avocado oil in this recipe, but any high smoke point oil like vegetable oil or peanut oil will work.

Spice it Up: This recipe uses classic salt and pepper, but feel free to experiment with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, or your favorite herb blends!

Potato Power: Russet potatoes are your best bet for fries. Their high starch content crisps up beautifully in the air fryer.

The Power of the Soak: Soaking the fries helps remove excess starch, which can lead to mushy fries. Don't skip this step!

Dry It Out: After soaking, pat your fries completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Excess moisture is the enemy of crisp!

Oil is Your Friend: Use just enough oil to coat the fries evenly. Too much oil will make them soggy, and too little will prevent browning.

Don't Crowd the Basket: Give your fries space to breathe! Overcrowding will steam them instead of crisping them up. Cook in batches if necessary.

Time Variations: Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of your fries. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes to avoid burning.

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