Air Fryer Fries
This family favorite side dish is so easy and fast, thanks to the air fryer!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash and peel the potatoes. Chop potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the fries in a large bowl and add cold water, enough to submerse the potatoes. Soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- After 30 minutes, drain the fries and pat them dry with paper towels. Try to soak up as much excess liquid as possible; the drier the fries, the crispier they can get in the air fryer!
- Place the fries back into the bowl and drizzle with avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil. Toss well to ensure all the fries are coated.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the fries and toss again to evenly distribute the spices.
- Carefully place the seasoned fries in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Take care not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Cook the fries in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. The fries should turn golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the fries from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Makes approximately 4 side dish servings.
NOTE:
- Cooking times may vary depending on the model of your air fryer.
- For the best air fryer fries, use a starchy potato like Russet or Yukon Gold.
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook up evenly.
- paprika
- nutritional yeast for a nutty, cheesy flavor
- chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano for a BBQ flavor
- chopped fresh parsley (sprinkle fresh parsley on after the fries are cooked)
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg