Air Fryer French Fries

5 from 10 votes

These golden Air fryer French fries turn out golden, crispy and delicious in an air fryer with very little oil.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Air Fryer French Fries, air fryer french fries recipe, crispy air fryer french fries

Servings: servings (approx)

Calories: 106kcal

4 medium russet potatoes (or any starchy potatoes, 2 pounds)
1 ½ tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil (like avocado oil or peanut oil)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste (you can also use any French fry seasoning you love)

Wash the potatoes and cut lengthwise into ½-cm-thick sticks.
Immerse the potatoes in a bowl filled with cold water. Toss them lightly to release as much of the starch as possible, then wash and repeat in two more changes of water. Alternatively you can put the fries in a strainer and wash them until the water runs clear.
Place the washed fries on paper towels or a kitchen napkin and dry as thoroughly as you can. Don't fret if a tiny bit of moisture escapes you, it's fine.
Throw out any water remaining in the bowl. Dry it thoroughly and place the fries in it. Toss with the oil, then add salt and ground black pepper. Don't go overboard because you want to add some seasoning after they have air-fried.
For an oil-free version, skip the oil and simply season the fries.
Air fry the fries in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes per batch. I do this in four batches for two pounds of potatoes, so approximately 1 potato goes into the fryer at a time. Allow about 60 minutes to cook all four batches. Every five minutes, so twice during cooking, remove the basket and toss the fries with a fork or spoon to ensure they cook evenly on all sides. The oil-free version might take a minute or two longer.
Once the fries are air fried, remove to a bowl and toss with more salt and ground black pepper or your favorite herbs or seasoning mix.