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Air Fryer French Fries

Air fryer French Fries are the deep fried french fries’ healthy cousins. The potatoes are cooked with just a tiny amount of oil but still have a ton of flavor and crispiness.

We love to make the fries with these Air Fryer Steak Bites for Steak and Frites kind of breakfast.

Air fryer French Fries are the deep fried french fries' healthy cousins. The potatoes are cooked with just a tiny amount of oil but still have a ton of flavor and crispiness.

What is an Air Fryer?

Air fryer is a small convection oven that cooks and crisps the foods by circulating the hot air really fast. The small space promotes crisping up of the foods better than any other convection oven.

It is also a healthier way to eat since the calorie amount is only a fraction of those that are deep fried. So you get loads of flavor and crispiness, at a fraction of the calories? Oh yes! Make sure to check out all my Air Fryer Recipes.

Air fryer French Fries are the deep fried french fries' healthy cousins. The potatoes are cooked with just a tiny amount of oil but still have a ton of flavor and crispiness.

How to Cut the Potatoes for Fries

Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick matchsticks if you would like typical french fry size, or cut them to 1/2 inch thick matchsticks if you prefer more of a rustic and meaty french fry.

Cutting the potatoes thinner will give you a crispier fry, but cutting them thicker will give you more to bite into. Everyone in our family, except my husband prefers the thicker cut fries :D.

Also, keep in mind that to help the potatoes cook evenly, it is best to cut the potato into a “block” by cutting off the round edges. Otherwise, the fries from the edges will cook faster and dry out.

Airfryer Fries - clean fries that you can eat guilt free. Less oil, quicker to make and so delicious!

Fries cut to 1/2 inch matchsticks.

Tips for Success:

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The space around each piece of food is needed for even cooking and crispiness.
  • Season the potatoes right before you’re ready to cook, otherwise, the fries will be limp.

Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients for Air Fryer Fries

  • Medium Potatoes, cut to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness matchsticks
  • vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika

How to make Fries in the Air Fryer

The amount of potatoes is good for a 5.7 qt Air Fryer. Scale the recipe up or down according to the size of your fryer.

  • Preheat the air fryer for several minutes. Meanwhile, toss all ingredients together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Spray the inside of the fryer basket with nonstick spray. For a 5.7 qt air fryer spread most potatoes on the bottom of the basket, then place the top rack and arrange more potatoes on top.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, toss the potatoes, then return the potatoes back to the fryer and cook for another 5 – 8 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy and cooked through.

Air fryer French Fries are the deep fried french fries' healthy cousins. The potatoes are cooked with just a tiny amount of oil but still have a ton of flavor and crispiness.
Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!~

Make these Fries to go along with some delicious Burgers or Salmon!

Airfryer French Fries

Airfryer Fries - clean fries that you can eat guilt free. Less oil, quicker to make and so delicious!
5 from 4 votes

Air fryer French Fries are the deep fried french fries' healthy cousins. The potatoes are cooked with just a tiny amount of oil but still have a ton of flavor and crispiness.

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Fries, french fries
Calories: 497 kcal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick matchsticks. The more even the fries, the more evenly they will cook and crisp up.

  2. Toss together: In a bowl or a ziplock toss the potatoes with the oil and the seasoning until evenly coated. 

  3. Load into the Airfryer:
    Load the potatoes into the air fryer, trying to space have at least a little bit of space between each fry. Now load the basket with most of the potatoes. Next, place the rack on top and add more potatoes to the top rack trying to have as much space between each fry as possible.

  4. Turn the air fryer to 390F and the cooking dial to 15 minutes. After 10 minutes toss the potatoes to promote even cooking. Cook for another 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy and cooked through. 1/2 inch fries will take about 4-5 additional minutes to cook.

Nutrition Facts
Airfryer French Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 645mg28%
Potassium 2639mg75%
Carbohydrates 80g27%
Fiber 15g63%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 375IU8%
Vitamin C 72.8mg88%
Calcium 192mg19%
Iron 20.7mg115%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  • kathy steward

    I’m trying to figure out calories in 3 oz french fries air fryer. Can you help me

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    • Justina Rahier

      About 12-15 pieces

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  • Angelina

    Many of the air fryer fry recipes I see suggest soaking the fries in water first. What do you think?

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    • Soaking the potatoes in the water makes them crispier when fried, so if time allows it’s definitely a good idea.

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  • Rose Martine

    Looks beautiful and delicious! I do some prep ahead meals but not that many. I think this is very worthwhile and nice to know you always have a meal on hand!

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