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Air Fryer French Fries (Crispy & Easy)
Air Fryer French Fries (Crispy & Easy) is made with Russet potatoes and Garlic powder.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
3. Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
Russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed, with skin on)
In the method: Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks with a knife.
Sea salt
In the method: Add the fries, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper to a large bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb Russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed, with skin on)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp Olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp Garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp Sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp Black pepper
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Optional: Once the batches are all finished, place all the fries back into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, to reheat and crisp up again.
A little more help as you go
Check the air-fryer setup
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Include the drying step
Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the air fryer. Start with this step: Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks with a knife.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook french fries in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.