Air Fryer French Fries

Elevate your French fry game with this air fryer recipe, featuring a unique cold water-hot water soaking technique that yields exceptionally crispy results. With only four ingredients, these fries rival their traditional counterparts while using significantly less oil. Pair them with burgers, steak, or chicken, and don't forget to have some honey mustard, spicy ketchup, or garlic aioli for dipping!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Additional Time 25

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine world cuisine

Servings

Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes, drain.
Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.