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    Homemade French Fries in Air fryer

    By Rachna Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: Jun 28, 2024 5 Comments

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    French fries are a wonderful treat loved by both adults and children alike. These air fryer french fries are the perfect any time snack/side and is really delicious with barely any oil used in air fryer.

    We often wonder how the French fries stay so crispy when we get them outside but not when made at home.

    That is actually not true. If you use these tricks you can make the perfectly cooked and crunchy french fries in Air fryer.

    You may also like frozen french fries in air fryer and Sweet potato fries in air fryer.

    Other vegetable fries that are delectable: Air fryer Turnip Fries,  Air fryer Eggplant Fries, Air fryer Parsnip fries and Air fryer Zucchini Fries

    You can also try these tasty yuca fries.

    Air fried french fries served on a white plate.

    My favourite and non-guilty way of making French fries is in airfryer. The fries come out looking perfectly fried and crispy.

    You will not be able to tell that they are not deep fried. Sometimes I use only salt and cayenne as seasoning.

    At other times chaat masala or even peri peri powder.

    Close up of air fried french fries.

    How to Make Air fryer Frozen French Fries

    Let's face it, sometimes we just are not in the mood to do the entire process from scratch.

    At such times frozen fries in air fryer are a good option. It is pretty easy to make too.

    Here is how to make frozen french fries in airfryer.

    Do check the packet for any specific instructions.

    Fries after air frying in air fryer basket.

    Deep Frying French fries:

    1. Heat enough oil in a pan to deep fry fries. Heat the oil and bring it to medium heat. Now put in the soaked and dried fries and fry on a medium till they are half fried.

    The fries will not be golden brown but will look slightly done. Take them out and drain on a kitchen towel.

    2. Now increase the heat of the oil and once again fry the half-fried fries. They should have cooled down by now.

    Just like the airfryer, this second frying at higher temperature is to give a crispy golden-brown shell to the French fries.

    Drain on an absorbent paper tower and sprinkle with peri peri seasoning. Serve immediately.

    Air frying Instructions

    Homemade fries in Air fryer from scratch do not take long and is my favourite way of making restaurant-style French fries at home.

    air fried french fries served on a white plate.

    Stepwise Pictures

    fries soaked in water.

    Cut potatoes into even-sized french fries shapes and soak in cold water for 30 minutes.

    Fries drained on a colander.

    Drain and pat dry till the fries are completely dry.

    Fries placed in air fryer ready for air frying.

    Add 1-2 tsp. oil along with salt and cayenne or paprika and toss the French fries in it.

    Also brush some oil in the Ai rfryer basket.

    Pre-heat airfryer to 180 C or 360F for 5 minutes. Now add in the entire batch of fries for air frying.

    It's okay if they are on top of each other. Remember to shake the basket once every 3-4 minutes during air frying.

    French fries being cooked in air fryer.

    Air fry on 180 C or 360 F for 20 minutes.

    Shake the basket twice during this time.

    french fries after being air fried on a plate.

    Now cook for 5 minutes at 200 C or 400 F to brown them and make them super crispy.

    If needed, air fry for 2-3 minutes more if still not browned enough.

    Your french fries made at home are ready.

    Delicious french fries in close up.

    Your Air fryer french fries are ready to serve. You can use any seasoning of choice and sprinkle on top. Toss well.

    Top shot of french fries.

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    French fries served with ketchup on white plate

    How to Make Air fryer French Fries at home

    Rachna Parmar
    This is an exhaustive post which details Airfryer french fries recipe in Air fryer or deep fried that gives you restaurant-style french fries at home. Use my tips to get perfect fries every time.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Soaking time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Accompaniment | Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 194 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 potatoes cut into fries
    • ½ tsp. cayenne or paprika
    • 2 tsp. oil
    • salt to taste
    • Cold water

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    Instructions
     

    • Soak cut fries for about 30 minutes in cold water. This helps to remove the starch from the fries which helps in keeping the fries separate.
    • Now drain the water and pat dry the fries with a dry cloth. Your potato fries are now ready to be cooked.

    Making French fries in an Airfryer:

    • Take salt and cayenne or paprika along with oil and sprinkle all over the fries so that all the fries are coated with oil and spice.
    • Pre-heat Air fryer at 180 C or 360 F for 5 minutes.
    • Brush the airfryer basket with some oil as well. Now pile up the fries in the airfryer basket.
    • It's okay if they are on top of each other. Remember to shake the basket once every 3-4 minutes during air frying.
    • Put the airfryer basket inside and cook for 20 minutes at 180 C or 360 F. This helps the fries to cook.
      Now hike the temperature to 200 C or 400 F and further cook the fries for about 5 minutes.
      Cook for 2-3 minutes more for more browning, if needed.
    • Make sure that you shake the fries once every 5 minutes in each cycle. This helps them to cook evenly.
      This cooking at higher temperature makes the fries super crispy.
    • Your Airfryer French fries are ready to serve. I can bet that you won’t be able to tell that they are not deep-fried.

    Deep Frying French fries:

    • Heat enough oil in a pan to deep fry fries. Heat the oil and bring it to medium heat. Now put in the soaked and dried fries and fry on a medium till they are half fried. The fries will not be golden brown but will look slightly done. Take them out and drain on a kitchen towel.
    • Now increase the heat of the oil and once again fry the half-fried fries. They should have cooled down by now. Just like the airfryer, this second frying at higher temperature is to give a crispy golden-brown shell to the French fries. Drain on an absorbent paper tower and sprinkle with peri peri seasoning. Serve immediately.

    Frozen Fries in Air Fryer

    • Pre-heat Air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for 6 minutes.
    • Put the frozen french fries in the Air fryer basket. Put the airfryer basket inside and cook for 10 minutes at 200 C or 390 F. Your fries are done.

    Notes

    1. Cut the fries in even shapes so that they cook uniformly.
    2. You can also cut them thicker as wedges and cook. Make sure to adjust the cooking time as the wedges are thicker than fries.
    3. Doing the process of soaking in water and drying fries before airfrying or deep frying really lets you have crunchy fries that do not stick.
    4. You can also use other seasoning like oregano, chaat masala, chilli flakes and salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1025IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sonia Chatterjee says

      April 18, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I could give it 100 stars. Both the kid and I love French fries. I usually wash the fries, pat dry and store it in the deep fridge for an hour before frying them in oil. The boy loves it with chat masala while u love peri peri fries.

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    2. Reema Dsouza says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      Fries with peri peri seasoning are my favourite! I have never tried making them. But with your recipe I'll try it.

      Reply
    3. Shalini R says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      Wow, look at those perfectly cooked crunchy french fries. I want to grab them all and gobble it up 🙂

      Reply
    4. Shilpa Garg says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      The french fries look so crispy and so perfect. Feel like having them now. I love peri-peri seasoning, it truly adds some zing to the fries.

      Reply
    5. Vidya Sury says

      April 18, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      French fries! Just the name has me drooling! I made this regularly at home when Vidur visits. Other times--usually with sweet potatoes. I've tried baking them and they turned out pretty well, too, Rachna. Must get an air fryer.

      Reply
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