Crisp at the edges and tender through the middle, Air Fryer French Fries is a vegetarian American appetizer made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and garlic powder in about 40 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (cut into ¼-inch thick fries)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- salt (to taste)
Method
- Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into ¼ inch thick fries. I have used russet potatoes here which are the best variety for making french fries. You may also use mandolin which works best to cut evenly sized fries.
- In a large bowl, soak the fries in cold water and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes (removes excess starch in potatoes). Drain the water well and dab fries dry with a kitchen towel.
- Put the fries in a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 ° F (193°C). Add the seasoned fries to the basket of air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 380 ° F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries half way through. If your fries are not crispy then air fry them a bit longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.
- Serve French Fries hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until crispy and golden.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.
