Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut into evenly sized fries, about ¼ inch thick.
- Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes, drain, refill with fresh water, and soak another 30 minutes.
- Drain and pat fries completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss fries with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F if required.
- Place fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer or with slight overlap; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 7 minutes, then shake the basket or flip the fries.
- Continue air frying for another 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not skip soaking—this helps achieve crispier fries.
- Dry the fries thoroughly before air frying to avoid sogginess.
- Season fries after cooking for extra crispiness if using cheese or herbs.
- Experiment with seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for different flavor profiles.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
