Air fryer french fries

Air fryer french fries: Quick, tasty, and loaded with flavor. Cooked in the air fryer to keep them extra light and fluffy in the middle and super crispy outside. The simple recipe is an excellent addition to any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword French fries

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 15

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3 medium russet Potatoes About 1½ lbs
1 liter hot water for soaking
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse and clean 3 medium-sized russet potatoes. Peel the potatoes if desired and cut them into slices about ¼ to ⅜-inch thick.
To reduce the starchiness, cover the potatoes in a bowl with hot water from the tap and soak them for 10 to 15 minutes or cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the water and rinse a couple of times until the water comes out clear. Then pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel - don't skip this step.
Place potatoes into a large mixing bowl and season with garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Add the oil and mix well.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 F and add the potatoes to the basket in a single layer. You may work in batches. Cook the fries for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and crisp, and remember to flip halfway through.
Remove the fries from the basket and toss them with salt. Serve hot with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

It's very important not to add salt until after the fries are done. When added before cooking it pulls out water from the potatoes and this can make the resulting fries soggy.
Be sure to shake in between cooking to help the fries crisp evenly

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