Air Fryer Fries {Whole30 French Fries}

Homemade fries are a real treat with these Air Fryer Fries. Air fryer french fries give you the crispiest fries with little to no oil. You’ve never truly lived until you’ve tried a homemade Whole30 french fry made in the air fryer! Learn the secrets for the best healthy french fries you’ll ever make.

Raise your hand if you don’t like french fries. Ok, now go away. This post isn’t for you. This recipe on Air Fryer Fries With Roasted Garlic and Parmesan is only for cool people.

Are they gone yet? Ok good, it’s just us now. People who like fries. People who aren’t weird. People, who eat with their hands. And like it.

Now that I have an air fryer, I can make truffle fries for myself any darn time I want to. Giant cloves of garlic and all.

And if you love healthy veggie fries, check out these Crispy Turnip Fries. When you need something super crispy and crave-able, check out these Air Fryer Egg Rolls. If you have a hankering for something spicy, you’ll flip over Buffalo Chicken Fries!

Hungry for more? Check out these 9 Whole30 Air Fryer and 10 Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes for more inspiration.

But don’t just take my word for it. Is there any better testament to the deliciousness of a food than a toddler sleep eating them after an exhausting morning at preschool?

What is an Air Fryer?

Basically, an air fryer is a small countertop convection oven that uses really hot circulating air to cook/crisp food up considerably. But because the food rests in a basket with holes in the bottom, the air is able to flow all around the items. Which makes for even cooking. And kick ass crispiness.

Is the Air Fryer Really Healthy?

Sure is! You can make your favorite crispy and fried foods with little to no oil. Most air fryer recipes use less than 1 tablespoon of oil to achieve crunchy perfection. Booyah!

Do I Have to Put Oil in The Air Fryer?

You won’t add a metric butt-ton of oil to it like you would a deep fryer, but spritzing the inside of the basket with a little oil olive can help keep food from sticking. I use my Misto for this and also for spraying certain foods with olive oil throughout the cooking process (like Air Fryer Tofu).

What is The Best Oil to Fry French Fries?

I prefer a mix of olive oil, avocado oil, and truffle oil. But really just use whatever you have on hand and is your favorite.

How to Make Air Fryer French Fries – Step by Step

1. Peel potatoes. If the potatoes you’re working with are large, cut them in half widthwise. Hold the potato steady and cut 4-6 cuts lengthwise. Then grab a few of the pieces and cut those into smaller slices. See photo below. But I mean, you have seen fries before, right? You know what they look like. Unless of course you’re an alien and have never encountered fries. In which case, welcome. Cheese is also delicious. Try some of that. Just don’t eat the bubble gum you find on the streets.
2. Add your oil to the bottom of a medium-sized bowl. Place the sliced potatoes in and toss to coat. You may season with salt now if you’d like. I prefer to do so at the end.
3. Mist olive oil in the basket of the air fryer. No olive oil spray? You can use a pastry brush or a paper towel dipped in a little olive oil instead. Add the fries.
4. Bake at 390 for 9 minutes. Toss, and bake for another 8 minutes. Toss, and bake until it is your desired level of crispiness. Mine take a total of 25 minutes. Use tongs to test the doneness of the fries towards the end. Some of the potatoes won’t look brown, but they may still be crispy.

   

5. Once the fries are just as crisp as your heart desires, remove the air fryer basket and move the fries to a dish. Salt them if desired and top with your favorite seasonings.

What Can I Use to Season Air Fryer French Fries?

The possibilities are endless for adding additional flavor to the base recipe! I love using roasted garlic and garlic salt. Try dill, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning, or seasoning salt. If you’d like white cheddar flavor, I highly recommend nutritional yeast. It’s a vitamin powerhouse, vegan, and delicious.

If you eat dairy, add some shaved Parm to turn these into garlic parmesan fries in the air fryer!

If you think all fries need a dip, try out Paleo + Whole30 BBQ Sauce, Cilantro Chimichurri, or this Homemade Green Goddess Dressing recipe.

Top a batch of these air fryer french fries with grilled chicken, feta, and tzatziki and make a batch of Greek Fries.

What If I Don’t Have an Air Fryer?

You can still make yummy potatoes in the oven but it will involve longer baking time and more oil. See the printable recipe card at the bottom for more details.

Recipe Notes

• Do you have to peel the potatoes first? Not really. You can leave the skin on if you’d like, but please make sure it is well scrubbed beforehand.
• Potatoes are on the Dirty Dozen list, so if you can find space in your budget for organic, I highly recommend it!
• Toss the potatoes prior to baking in 2 tbsp of potato starch for an even crispier coating!
• Do you need the truffle oil? No. It’s one of those specialty ingredients that can be hard(ish) to track down. I buy it online and it is amazing added to multiple dishes. But it’s not necessary. You’ll still have great french fries without it. The truffle oil just makes them amazing.
• Should you soak the potatoes first? Maybe. Many recipes call for soaking the cut potatoes in ice water for 20 minutes and then patting them dry. The water removes the starch from the potatoes which helps make super crispy fries. For me, soaking doesn’t make a big enough difference to justify the extra step and time. But you could always try it both ways and see which you prefer.
• That being said, if you want to cut the potatoes ahead of time, keep them submerged in cold water, drain and pat dry prior to cooking. The cold water will keep the potatoes from browning. I use this trick for prepping the Best Mashed Potatoes You’ll Ever Make ahead of a big holiday event.
• Use tongs to test the doneness of the fries towards the end. Some of the potatoes won’t look brown, but they may still be crispy.
• The recipe uses two Russet potatoes. If you’d like to increase the recipe that is fine but you’ll need to double the oil and cook everything in two batches.

MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS

• Baked Cauliflower Patties {Whole30, Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free}
• Fried Artichoke Hearts
• Blistered Shishito Peppers
• Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
• Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
• Spicy Green Beans
• Air Fryer Asparagus

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Air Fryer French Fries WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving of Air Fryer French Fries has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.