Air Fryer French Fries

Tasty air fryer french fries seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sprinkled with Parmesan and freshly cut parsley.

I love elevating something as simple as french fries. Add in some spices, sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley and it looks like it came from a restaurant!

The best part is making these french fries with very little oil and they are still golden and crispy!

Ingredients for Air Fryer French Fries

Russet Potatoes
Olive Oil
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Freshly Grated Parmesan
Freshly Chopped Parsley

Cooking French Fries in the Air Fryer

I love my air fryer. There’s no preheating required and a LOT less oil than a deep fryer so food does not come out nearly as saturated with grease.

Avoid using aerosol sprays (like Pam) in the air fryer basket. They can ruin the nonstick finish.

It’s best to use a spray bottle of olive oil (or your choice of oil) or rub coconut oil directly into the basket.

Air Fryer French Fries Time and Temperature

Cook the french fries at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway. Cooking time will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the french fry.

I tested out cooking them in a single layer vs. filling the basket with all of the fries from the recipe at once.

They cooked in a thin layer (about 1/4 of the basket high) and still turned out nice and crispy!

French Fry Sauce

There are many great french fry sauces I recommend with this recipe! Some of my favorites are this healthy homemade ranch and spicy Cajun remoulade.

What goes with french fries?

Air Fryer Steak (Steak and fries are always delicious!)
Cast-Iron Skillet Flank Steak
Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps
Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Glazed Salmon
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri
Maid-Rites (Copycat Recipe)
Pork Schnitzel

Enjoy!

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Tasty air fryer french fries seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sprinkled with Parmesan and freshly cut parsley.

Ingredients

2-3 Russet Potatoes
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Freshly Grated Parmesan, for topping
Freshly Chopped Parsley, for topping

Instructions

Rinse potatoes thoroughly in water and pat dry. Peel potatoes if you prefer the skin removed. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4" thick pieces.
Place fries in a medium-sized bowl and toss with olive oil. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
Place fries in air fryer basket, set to 380 degrees, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Once they are done sprinkle with grated parmesan and parsley.