Crispy Air Fryer French Fries (Printable Version)

Golden, crisp fries with sea salt, air fried to perfection for a delicious snack or side dish.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 large russet potatoes (approximately 2 lbs), peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1/4-inch thick fries

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste

04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)

01 - Place cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

02 - Drain the potatoes and thoroughly pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.

03 - Toss the dried fries with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

04 - Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.

05 - Place fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.

06 - Cook fries for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.

07 - Sprinkle additional sea salt to taste and serve immediately.

01 -

Theyre as crispy as deep-fried fries but you dont have to deal with a pot of scalding oil or that lingering fried smell in your kitchen.
You can eat a whole serving without feeling weighed down, which means I never feel guilty going back for seconds.
Russet potatoes are cheap and forgiving, so even if you cut them unevenly theyll still turn out delicious.

02 -

Skipping the soak is tempting when youre hungry, but Ive done it and the fries turned out limp and disappointing every single time.
Overcrowding the basket traps steam and you end up with pale, soft fries instead of the crispy ones you were hoping for.
If your air fryer runs hot, check the fries a few minutes early because Ive accidentally burnt a batch by walking away too long.

03 -

Cut your fries as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate, otherwise some will burn while others stay pale.
If you want them extra crispy, add 2 more minutes to the cook time and watch them closely at the end.
A light mist of cooking spray halfway through can boost the crispiness even more, especially if your fries seem dry.