Easy Air Fryer French Fries
These crispy air fryer French fries deliver restaurant-style crunch with just 1 teaspoon of oil! Perfectly seasoned, naturally vegan, and ready in 25 minutes for an easy, healthy side dish.
Servings 2
Calories 186kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes , washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut: Cut off the ends of the potatoes and slice a thin piece off one long side to create a flat edge. Make ¼-inch horizontal slices lengthwise, turn flat-side down, and cut into ¼-inch wide strips.
- Soak: Transfer cut potatoes to a bowl of cold water and submerge. Refrigerate for 30 minutes 30 minutes (or up to several hours).
- Preheat & Dry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C. Drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Oil: Transfer dry potato slices to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Transfer oiled potatoes to the air fryer basket in a loose layer. Cook for 20 to 22 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Season & Serve: Remove hot fries from the air fryer, transfer to a serving dish, and immediately season with sea salt and black pepper.
Notes
This recipe is minimal on oil but still created crispy, tasty fries. You can add additional oil if you prefer.
This recipe is 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle points.
Recipe Tips:
- Soaking Tip: For maximum crispiness, do not skip the cold-water soak; it washes away surface starch that can cause fries to steam instead of crisp.
- Batching Tip: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in two batches if your basket is small so the hot air can circulate freely.
- Reheating Tip: Reheat leftover fries in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–5 minutes until warm and crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg
