25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
7. Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy air fryer French fries are easy to make and can be much healthier than deep-fried ones. The air fryer helps you get golden fries with less oil and less mess in your kitchen. You can enjoy a favorite snack or side with less guilt and almost no hassle.
To make French fries in your air fryer, you only need a few ingredients. The steps are simple, so anyone can make these fries at home, even if you have never cooked before. Give this recipe a try if you want a tasty upgrade from frozen fries.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes about 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Preparation
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into thin strips.
- Soak the potato strips in water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss the potato strips with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, tossing or shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the fries are golden and crispy.
- Serve the fries warm.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Vitamin C: 10 mg
- Potassium: 629 mg
