Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer French Fries deliver a shatteringly crisp exterior with tender, fluffy insides, thanks to a brief cold soak followed by a hot water bath that pulls off excess starch. Lightly seasoned and kissed with cayenne, they cook up with minimal oil for a fresh-from-the-fryer taste. Ideal as a weeknight side or game-day snack when you want classic fry texture without deep frying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer French Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices; then cut the slices into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place the potato sticks in a bowl of cold water and soak to release excess starch, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Pour boiling water over the potatoes until covered by a few inches; set aside for 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to some paper towels. Blot off excess water from the potatoes and let them cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
- 4
Place the cooled potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with oil. Season with cayenne, then toss to coat.
- 5
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 6
Stack the potatoes in a double layer in the air fryer basket.
- 7
Air fry for 15 minutes. Slide the basket out and toss the fries. Continue air frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Transfer the fries to a bowl, toss with salt, and serve immediately.
- Calories 103.92 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 2.33 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.02 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.27 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.33 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 10.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 478.59 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 0.66 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 11.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Air Fryer French Fries is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Russet Potato, Salt, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 103.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer French Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Russet Potato, Salt, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer French Fries?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 103.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer French Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air Fryer French Fries healthy?
- Air Fryer French Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 103.92 calories and 2.33 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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