Description
Learn the secrets to making perfectly crispy air fryer French fries with these 7 expert tips.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: garlic powder or paprika for flavor
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes: Begin by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into thin strips.
- Soak the potato strips: Submerge the potato strips in water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and pat dry: After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Toss with seasonings: In a bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add garlic powder or paprika if desired for extra flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) to preheat.
- Cook in the air fryer: Place the seasoned potato strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook and shake: Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
- Check for crispiness: Check the fries for desired crispiness and continue cooking if needed.
- Serve hot: Once crispy, remove the fries from the air fryer and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the potato strips are evenly cut for consistent cooking.
- Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor of your fries.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the potato strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fryer French Fries, Crispy Fries, Air Fryer Tips, Homemade French Fries
