CRISPIEST Air Fryer French Fries 🍟✨
These Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries are golden, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and made with way less oil than traditional deep-fried fries. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or game-day treat, they’re easy to make and seriously addictive!
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
Wash, peel (optional), and cut potatoes into thin fry strips.
2. Soak for crispiness
Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to remove excess starch.
3. Dry completely
Drain and pat fries completely dry with paper towels.
4. Season
Toss fries with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Preheat air fryer
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
6. Air fry
Place fries in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes.
7. Make extra crispy
For extra crunch, increase temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the final 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve
Top with Parmesan, parsley, or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Soak Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
❓ Recipe Q&A
Q: Why soak the potatoes?
Soaking removes starch and helps make fries crispier.
Q: Can I skip cornstarch?
Yes, but it helps create that extra crispy texture.
Q: Do I need to peel the potatoes?
No, skin-on fries are delicious too.
Q: Can I use frozen fries?
Yes—reduce cooking time slightly and skip soaking.
Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
Air fry at 375°F for 3–5 minutes.