These quick air fryer french fries are ready in under 20 minutes and deliciously crispy for a perfect quick snack or as an easy side dish on a night you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Although, arguably, if you have the foresight to soak your fries in ice cold water for 30 minutes prior, they will be a lot crispier. I never have that much patience. When the fry craving strikes, it’s one that must be quickly remedied.
This recipe serves 1 but can be easily doubled in the air fryer by adding on a few additional minutes of cook time. Once tripled or quadrupled, you will have to cook the fries in batches. At the very end, you can toss all the cooked fries back in the air fryer at 350°F and cook for 2 minutes to get them hot and crispy again.
How to Make Air Fryer French Fries
Start by preheating the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, wash the wash the potato(es) under cool water. Cut the potato in half lengthwise and lay flat on the cut side. Carefully thinly slice the potato(es) into 1/4″ slices lengthwise. Lay them on their side and thinly slice again on the long edge 1/4″ thick. This will form the fry. It is essential to cut them evenly so they cook evenly.
Pat the fries dry with paper towel to remove extra starch/water. Add to a bowl and toss with the olive oil and seasoning salt. Toss until the desired amount of seasoning is evenly dispersed.
Add the fries to the preheated air fryer basket. Shake lightly into an even layer covering the bottom and cook at 370°F for 15 minutes, tossing the basket once or twice while cooking.
You may cook for an additional few minutes depending on your air fryer or desired crispiness.
Looking for more air fryer recipes? Try my Crispy Baked Tofu Sandwiches, Crispy Heart of Palm “Fish” Tacos, or Thai Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu (the best way to make crispy tofu is in the air fryer!).
Quickest Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato, any variety
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ – ¼ tsp seasoning salt, I use Hy’s Of Canada
Directions
- Begin by preheating the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, wash the potato(es) under cool water. Cut the potato in half lengthwise and lay flat on the cut side. Carefully thinly slice the potato(es) into 1/4″ slices lengthwise. Lay them on their side and thinly slice again on the long edge 1/4″ thick. This will form the fry. It is essential to cut them evenly so they cook evenly.
- Pat the fries dry with paper towel to remove extra starch/water. Add to a bowl and toss with the olive oil and seasoning salt. Toss until the desired amount of seasoning is evenly dispersed.
- Add the fries to the preheated air fryer basket. Shake lightly into an even layer covering the bottom and cook at 370°F for 15 minutes, tossing the basket once or twice while cooking. You may cook for an additional few minutes depending on your air fryer or desired crispiness.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Originally Posted 08/02/2020
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