Air Fryer French Fries (Extra Crispy)

Name: Air Fryer French Fries (Extra Crispy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large russet potatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crispy, golden air fryer French fries with a fraction of the oil. Fluffy inside, crunchy outside, and ready in 20 minutes.

By Adarsh · June 8, 2026

A bowl of extra crispy golden air fryer french fries with ketchup

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 3 servings

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Skip the deep fryer — these air fryer French fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and use just a tablespoon of oil. Soaking the potatoes removes excess starch so they crisp up perfectly every time.

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Cut the potatoes into even 1/4-inch (6 mm) sticks for uniform cooking.
2
Soak the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes (or at least 10), then drain and pat completely dry.
3
Toss the dried fries with oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly coated.
4
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add fries in a single layer and cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
5
Increase to 400°F (204°C) and cook 5–8 more minutes until golden and crispy. Season with extra salt and serve hot.