Name: Air Fryer Homemade Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, cut into fries; 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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These air fryer homemade fries cuts back on calories since they are cooked in the air fryer. Same great taste and crispness, and a healthy alternative to deep frying.

air fryer fries with ketchup on a white plate

These fries made in the air fryer are a great alternative to eating them more often with less guilt.

Like the Instant Pot, when air fryers hit the market, they picked up in popularity quickly. They are such an awesome way to cook foods that taste amazing deep fried, in a way that you can still enjoy them just as much.

Are potatoes healthy?

When cooked the right way, without heaps of butter, cheese or cream, they can be good for you. A medium potato contains only about 110 calories. They are a good source of vitamins C and B6, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Makes a great side dish or snack
Cooked to perfection in the air fryer
Made from scratch, not frozen

air fryer fries with ketchup on a white plate top view

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

Russet potatoes
Olive oil
Salt
Ground pepper

How to make this recipe

1- Once the potatoes are cut into fries, start by blanching potatoes in water until tender.

Do do this, bring a pot of water to a boil, add potatoes to the water for about 3 minutes. Enough to soften them a bit, but not too much. Remove from water and lay flat to cool.

2 – Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3 – Place the potatoes into the air fryer carful not to overcrowd. These will need to cook in batches.

4 – Turn air fryer on to 400° and cook for 18 minutes. Halfway through cooking, toss the fries and shake periodically. Repeat until all the fries are cooked.

How do I store my homemade fries?

Properly stored in an ai tight container, cooked fries will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze my homemade fries?

Yes! Place the fries in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze until the fries are solid, about 6 hours. Transfer the frozen fries to a gallon safe freezer bag and place in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Calories per serving (1 potato): 171

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Yield: 2 Servings

Air Fryer Homemade Fries

These air fryer homemade fries cuts back on calories since they are cooked in the air fryer. Same great taste and crispness, and a healthy alternative to deep frying.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, cut into fries
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Blanch potatoes in water until tender. Do do this, bring a pot of water to a boil, add potatoes to the water for about 3 minutes. Enough to soften them a bit, but not too much.
Remove from water. Let cool.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the potatoes into the air fryer. Do not overcrowd air fryer. You will want to cook these in batches. Turn air fryer on to 400° and cook for 18 minutes.
Halfway through cooking, toss the fries. Shake periodically.