Crispy Air Fryer French Fries (Print Version)

Golden, crisp fries air-fried to perfection with olive oil and sea salt for a tasty snack or side.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 large russet potatoes

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for finishing

04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

01 - Wash, peel (optional), and cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries using a sharp knife and cutting board.

02 - Submerge the cut potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch for crispier results.

03 - Drain the water and pat the fries completely dry with a clean towel or paper towels to ensure proper crisping.

04 - Place fries in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

05 - Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes before cooking.

06 - Spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

07 - Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time, until fries are golden brown and crispy.

08 - Immediately sprinkle with extra sea salt while hot and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

01 -

The exterior achieves that impossible crunch we all chase while the inside stays fluffy and light
One potato transforms into enough crispy happiness to feed two people comfortably
You can customize the seasonings endlessly but even plain sea salt makes these addictive

02 -

Overcrowding creates steam which makes fries limp instead of crispy so cook in batches if needed
The soaking step removes surface starch which is the secret difference between okay and amazing texture
Drying the potatoes thoroughly before air frying cannot be skipped or skipped partially

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Cut your fries as uniformly as possible so thinner pieces do not burn while thicker ones remain undercooked
Season immediately after air frying while the surface is still hot for better adherence