Crispy Air Fryer French Fries (Printable)

Golden, crispy fries cooked in an air fryer, finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for a savory snack or side.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 4 large russet potatoes

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for finishing

04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

01 - Wash potatoes and peel if desired. Cut into 1/4-inch thick fries using a sharp knife.

02 - Submerge cut potatoes in cold water for 20-30 minutes to eliminate starch, ensuring crispier results.

03 - Drain potatoes and pat completely dry with clean towels. Moisture removal is critical for achieving crispiness.

04 - In a large bowl, combine dried fries with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

05 - Set air fryer to 380°F and allow to preheat for 3 minutes before cooking.

06 - Place fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.

07 - Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking time. Fries are done when golden brown and crispy.

08 - Transfer hot fries to serving dish and immediately sprinkle with additional sea salt. Serve while hot.

01 -

You get restaurant style crunch without the mess of deep frying or the grease weighing you down
These fries come together in just 30 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
They are endlessly customizable and somehow taste even better than takeout when they are hot from your own kitchen

02 -

Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the fastest way to end up with soggy fries, so cook in batches if needed
The drying step is absolutely crucial and skipping it will completely change the texture from crispy to limp
Salting immediately while hot helps the salt stick and flavors the fries better than salting after they cool

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Preheating the air fryer for those 3 minutes makes a noticeable difference in how quickly they start crisping up
If you have time, let the oiled fries sit for 10 minutes before cooking to help them crisp even more