5 Tips for PERFECT Air Fryer French Fries (Homemade)

Wondering how to make french fries in air fryer? I got you! I have FIVE expert tips to help you get the very best air fryer french fries!

Air Fryer French Fries are sooo yummy when you make them in the air fryer! Plus they are sooo much healthier because you only use 2 tablespoons (or less!) of oil! And make sure you whip up some yummy fry sauce with your air fryer french fries! See my recipe below! We also LOVE air fryer hamburgers... I have a link for that one below too! ENJOY!

Air Fryer French Fries:
Serves 3ish
1.5 pounds russet potatoes (look for larger ones for nice long french fries!)
1-2 tablespoons oil
optional: 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder (how do you love to season your fries?)

Cut potatoes lengthwise into planks, then into 1/2 inch sticks for the fries. Place potatoes in a large bowl and fill with cold water. Drain and repeat until water stays clear. Then cover with HOT tap water and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry well. Then gently toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a dry bowl. Cook for 5-10 minutes at 350˚F/177˚C or until potatoes go from white to blonde in color. Transfer back to bowl and gently toss with 1 more tablespoon of oil (optional) and your seasoning of choice (or just salt at the end of cooking). Cook for 10-20 more minutes, depending on the thickness of your fries, tossing in the bowl every 5 minutes for even coating and air frying.

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 PERFECT Air Fryer French Fries from Scratch
1:00 About Potatoes
1:20 Different Cuts
2:02 About Rinsing
2:34 About Drying
2:48 About the Bowl
3:13 Stacking vs Single Layer
3:25 First Bake
3:32 How to Toss
3:53 Seasoning
4:06 Air Frying & Tossing
4:40 Fry Sauce

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[nealnelson]

Oh my gosh. You are teaching an old timer (87) new tricks. I have never done much cooking, but our daughter gave us an air fryer and then I discovered you on YouTube. My first attempt was "grilled" cheese sandwiches. Using your techniques it turned out great. Then I tried frozen French fries and they also came out really good. So thanks for your enthusiastic presentations.

[dottiemayharris]

Ever since I came across your channel, I have been using my air fryer like crazy! I love your recipes and all of the tips and tricks. Thank you so much for helping me making my air fryer not a "dust catcher" anymore...

[EC-gypv]

Cathy, these French Fries and your sauce are the best!!! My husband said he never had so perfect meal and was amazed to hear that no frying was involved. I used Russet potatoes and followed all your tips - they turned out just as they should be. Thank you very much for sharing and teaching us how to Air Fry! 👍😍🌹

[Nacatnite]

I normally don’t leave comments but this technique is on point. The fries came out crispy and creamy. THANK YOU

[susanweinstein]

I'd buy that cookbook of yours if I could. Your videos have helped alot in learning how to cook vegetables I normally wouldn't eat because my parents ruined them for me.
And absolutely love your kids inputs!🙃

[midwest_country_life]

I’ve made these four times in the past few weeks...addicting! They are absolute perfection! Thanks!

[rodneyharper]

I tried your french fry fix in my newly purchased air fryer, and it was great. Thank you so very much.

[Gbienek]

OMG!! I Made these for kiddos and ended up having to make 3 more batches for them and me cause they were soooo awesome!!! Thank You for your recipe!

[stacyschenk]

I NEVER comment on videos but I have to share that I followed the directions to a T and my fries were amazing. I couldn't believe how delicious they were. Thank you for creating the best way to make air fryer French fries!

[goldenfire]

I made the fries according to your directions- they were delicious! Crispy on the outside, still soft on the inside, evenly cooked, not greasy or oily. A little bit of work, but worth it!

[dimitrid]

This actually works. 👌🏻great recipe, very well explained. Followed the exact steps and got crispy fries. Thank you.

[suefreivald]

just found your site and it is amazing. Your are among the best I've seen anywhere on line. Great job! listing the time stamp for different aspects is brilliant and great for going back and rechecking something. Thank you. I am looking forward to Air Fryer adventures. (Have already been seduced by the IP and don't know how I managed before I had one of those!!)

[MitchHyland]

I just made these yesterday. I followed everything you said. They turned out amazing. My family and I really enjoyed them! I will definitely make them again!! Thank you.

[dre]

At first I was like oh this is work tryna move them around every 5 mins. But I tried it anyway, and they came out perfect! Thank you😊

[Fallenx]

Oh my gosh these taste really good thank you for teaching me because I have such a rude family they never wanna teach me anything and you being so kind and humble to teach us really is appreciated!

[Noonz_art]

I can confirm that this is the ultimate guide, thank you♥️ I just made some, but I bolied the potatoes a bit after the rinse and added paprika to the spice mix, they were PERFECT 😗👌🏻

[sethyoder]

Probably the best Air Fryer recipe YouTube EVER!

[SandraDent-lfxy]

Hi Cathy, the chips looked lovely and so did your dip. I do mine with a crinkle cutter and I cut them a bit thicker. I use garlic flavoured olive oil and steak seasoning. With having the cosori dual blaze, the thicker chip works better. I do them at 180 degrees for about 23 mins and they turn out perfect.

[hwiuvwr]

I just followed your instructions to make fries for the first time in my life for my 5 year old daughter. She said they were the best fries in the world! Thank you!

[blackprincesskelly]

Thank you! Just made french fries using your method and kids say they are the best!