Air Fryer French Fries
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Air Fryer French Fries
Description
This recipe involves slicing russet potatoes into sticks and coating them with olive oil and sea salt. The fries are arranged in a single layer within an air fryer basket to allow even crisping without overcrowding. Cooking at 380°F, the fries are flipped midway to promote uniform texture and cooked until crispy, commonly between 12 to 15 minutes. After initial cooking in batches, fries are reintroduced briefly to the air fryer together to re-crisp and warm any fries that cooled down. This method ensures consistent texture across servings.
Optional seasonings such as fresh herbs or chili powder can be added after cooking to provide flavor variety. Serving suggestions include common dips like ketchup or chipotle sauce. The recipe accommodates oven cooking as an alternative, roasting at a higher temperature though with less crispiness compared to air frying.
Timing may vary by air fryer model, so checking for desired crispness and extending cooking slightly is advised. Spreading fries in a single layer prevents steaming and preserves crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 russet potato sliced into 1/4-inch sticks
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt sea salt
Optional seasonings & dips:
- fresh herbs chili powder, or chipotle powder
- ketchup mustard, mayo, or chipotle sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer so that the potatoes are not touching each other. You will have to work in batches. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes*, flipping halfway, or until crispy. If your fries are not crispy, air fry them a little longer.
- Once all batches are finished, toss them all back into the air fryer (no need to place in a single layer this time) for 1 to 2 minutes to warm and re-crisp any that got cold from the first few batches.
- Serve with desired seasonings and dips.
Notes
- Cooking time varies between air fryer models; continue cooking beyond 15 minutes if fries are not yet crispy.
- For oven preparation, roast fries at 425°F for 20-25 minutes with a flip halfway, but they will be less crispy than air-fried fries.
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