Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and made with just a spoonful of oil — these air fryer French fries are everything you want without the deep fryer. Once you nail the method you’ll never reach for the frozen bag again.
They’re the perfect side for our air fryer chicken breast or a batch of wings.
How to get extra-crispy air fryer fries
The secret is the soak: resting the cut fries in cold water pulls out surface starch, then drying them thoroughly lets them crisp instead of steam. Cook in a single layer and shake the basket a few times so every side browns.
Ingredients
Values are estimated, per serving.
Procedure
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Cut the potatoes
Cut the potatoes into even thin fries, about 1 cm thick.
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Soak and dry
Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry them thoroughly — this draws out the starch for maximum crispiness.
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Season the fries
Toss the dried fries with the olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika.
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Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
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Air fry until golden
Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket 2–3 times, until golden and crisp.
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Season and serve
Season with a little extra salt and serve hot.
