Air Fryer French Fries
Perfect Air Fryer French Fries
Fluffy on the inside, golden-crisp on the outside — these fries prove you don't need a deep fryer to get restaurant-quality results. The secret is the right potato variety and knowing when to flip them for that ideal crunch factor.
AmericanSide DishVegetarianVeganGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeComfort FoodQuick MealsAir Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick sticks
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 380°F and let it heat up for 3-4 minutes. This initial blast of heat is what creates that immediate sear on the potato surface.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the potato sticks with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss everything together with your hands — you want every piece lightly coated but not dripping.
- Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each stick. Don't crowd them or they'll steam instead of crisp. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping once at the halfway mark when the bottoms turn golden brown.⏱ 15 min
- If you worked in batches, toss all the cooked fries back into the basket for a final 1-2 minute blast. This step ensures everything is piping hot and uniformly crispy.⏱ 1 min 30 sec
- Serve immediately while they're at peak crispiness. These are perfect on their own or alongside your favorite dipping sauces.