The Best Air Fryer French Fries

The jury is in. This Air Fryer French Fries recipe may be the easiest way to make French fries at home.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Keyword easy to make, healthy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 12

Total Time 12 30

Servings

Calories 177kcal

Peel the Russet potatoes. Because we are using an air fryer, we’ll have to work in batches once we start cooking the french fries. Some people prefer to leave the potato skins on completely or just on the ends. Whatever your preference, that is fine in an air fryer.
Cut the fries into long cuts, about ¼ inch thick, and place the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water to cool and put them into the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Cook the potatoes for 4 minutes.
Remove the blanched potatoes onto a tray lined with paper towels. Pat them dry and then refrigerate the uncovered potatoes for at least 3 hours, but preferable overnight. The vinegar in the water will help prevent the potatoes from discoloring.
When you're ready to cook crispy air fried french fries, spray the basket with canola or vegetable oil and then preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Toss the fries with peanut oil (1 tbsp) and make sure they are coated evenly.
Place one layer of potatoes in the basket and cook them for 16-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your cut.
Dust the fries with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.