Air Fryer Potato Fries
Skip the deep fryer and make these crispy Air Fryer Potato Fries at home using simple pantry spices.
Leaving the skins on saves prep time and adds great texture to the finished dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No peeling required.
- Simple bold seasoning blend.
- Crispy texture without deep frying.
Air Fryer Potato Fries
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minutesCrispy, smokey potato fries made completely in the air fryer with garlic salt and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes
1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Cut the potatoes into fries, wash them, and pat dry thoroughly to remove excess starch.
- Transfer the dried potatoes to a bowl, add the garlic salt, black pepper powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil.
- Toss everything together until the fries are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Place the fries into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes, shaking the basket at least three times during the cooking time.
- Remove the fries from the air fryer and serve hot.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Shaking the basket multiple times ensures the fries cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- There is no need to peel the potatoes for this recipe; leaving the skin on adds texture.
Why This Technique Works
Washing and thoroughly patting the cut potatoes dry removes surface starch.
This essential step helps the oil and seasonings stick better and allows the fries to crisp up nicely during cooking.
Air Fryer Tips
Shaking the basket at least three times during the 30-minute cooking process is essential.
It ensures that every fry gets exposed to the circulating hot air, preventing soggy spots and promoting an even, crispy finish.
