Air Fryer Homemade Fries
Homemade Fries made in the air fryer are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and incredibly easy to make.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- If your Air Fryer is a model that needs to preheat, preheat to 400℉ (200℃). It should only take about 5 minutes to be ready.
- To prepare the potatoes, scrub 2 large russet potatoes well and pat dry. If desired, remove the peel from the potatoes. Slice the potatoes into sticks that are about ¼-inch thick. To do this, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Lay each half cut-side down on the cutting board. Slice lengthwise into ¼- to ½-inch-thick slices, and cut each of those slices lengthwise into ¼- to ½-inch-thick fries.
- Place the prepared potatoes into a large mixing bowl and add the 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss to coat so that the potatoes are evenly coated in the oil and seasonings.
- Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. It is okay if a few potatoes slightly overlap each other. Air fry for 6 minutes. Remove the air fryer basket or tray and flip the potatoes over. Continue to air fry for 6 minutes, or until crispy.
- Remove the crispy fries from the air fryer and if needed repeat the process, keeping the prepared fries warm in a 200℉ (95℃) oven.
- Serve warm as desired.
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Notes
Storage: Allow the fries to cool, place in an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are best reheated in the air fryer at 350℉ for 2 minutes. Shake and continue to air fry for another 2 minutes, until warm and crispy.
Add Additional Seasonings. In addition to the salt and garlic powder, add up to 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, dried oregano, onion powder, dill seasoning, etc.
Swap the Salt for a Seasoning Blend. Omit the salt, garlic powder, and paprika and use 2 teaspoons of Seasoned Salt, Ranch Seasoning, Dried Onion Soup Mix, Cajun Seasoning, Adobo Seasoning, Greek Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, or Old Bay, etc.
Low-Sodium/Salt-Free: Cut the salt to ¼ teaspoon, use 2 teaspoons of Mrs. Dash, OR omit completely if on a salt-free diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
