Homemade French Fries In Air Fry Range

Three-ingredient crispy Homemade French Fries made in the Frigidaire Air Fry Range are the perfect alternative to the deep-fried version.

The key to perfectly crispy Homemade French Fries is all in how you prepare them. I’ll help you master this family favorite side dish in just a few steps.

Air Fried French Fries were inspired by these Frigidaire Air Fry Range Recipes like these popular Air Fry Range Crunch Wrap Supreme, and they go perfectly with Air Fry Range Sticky Fingers. Other vegetable side dishes like Air Fry Oven Broccoli & Air Fry Range Brussel Sprouts are also quick and easy side dish recipes.

Ingredients

Using just three simple ingredients you can make Homemade Air Fryer French Fries.

• Russett Baking Potatoes
• Avocado Oil
• Seasoning of your choice (sea salt, black pepper, Lawreys)

See the recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Homemade French Fries

To start, wash the potatoes with a vegetable rag or brush. Peel the skin off the potatoes if you prefer, but I recommend keeping the skins on.

Once all of the potatoes are in the water agitate the potatoes until the water becomes cloudy. Pour out the water and refill the bowl with cold water again. Allow the potatoes to soak for 15-30 minutes.

Next, drain the water and place the potatoes on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat with paper towels to remove excess water. Allow the potatoes to air dry for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Set the Air Fry cooking temperature to 400°F. Return the dry potatoes to the mixing bowl and add avocado oil. Toss the potatoes to coat them lightly in oil.

Add seasonings to the bowl and toss again to coat evenly.

Dump the oiled and seasoned potatoes onto the Frigidaire ReadyCook Air Fry Tray. Spread the potatoes out into one layer.

Place the air fry tray into the Frigidaire Air Fry Oven with a prepared drip tray two rack spaces below the air fry tray to prevent any crumbs or drips from falling onto the bottom of the oven.

Air fry French Fries for 20-25 minutes turning with a spatula halfway through the cooking cycle. For extra crispy fries see the tips section below.

Tips For Crispy French Fries:

• The longer you soak the potatoes the more starch that can be removed. Resulting in a crispier air-fried French fry texture.
• Don’t skip the air-drying step. When air frying you’re pulling the moisture out of the food to “fry” or “crisp up” the outside of the food.
• For extra crispy fries turn the air frying temperature up to 500° after the initial 20-minute cooking time and air fry for an additional 5-8 minutes or until they reach your desired crispness.
• Cut the fries as evenly as possible to avoid some of them from cooking faster than others.
• Thin-cut fries will take less time than thick-cut fries, adjust your cooking time as needed.
• Use AVOCADO oil. In the air fry range, you must use oils with a high smoking point to avoid filling your house with smoke.
• Use Russett Potatoes-these have the best taste, texture, and shape for fries.

Substitutions

Oil – Instead of avocado oil you can substitute it for another oil that has a high smoking point. Avocado oil has a smoking point of 520°-570°, grapeseed oil has a smoking point of 410°, light olive oil at 468°, and peanut oil at 450° These oils all have high smoking points and will help to prevent smoking when air frying. Avocado oil is my preference for health benefits.

Seasoning – substitute Lawry’s seasoning with sea salt, granulated garlic, black pepper, or your favorite blend of seasoning and spices.

What To Serve With French Fries

• Air Fry Range Sticky Fingers
• Air Fried Nashville Hot Chicken
• Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak
• Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
• Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Make Ahead & Reheating

Prepare the potatoes and leave them soaking in cold water in the fridge for up to 6 hours ahead of time. To reheat, select Air Fry and set the temperature to 350°. Place the French fries on the ReadyCook Air Fry Tray and back into the Air Fry range for 8-10 minutes or until they are warmed through and crispy.

Equipment

This recipe is specifically intended for full-size ovens with the air fry feature like the Frigidaire Air Fry Range I own. The cook times and temperatures for the range with air fry may vary from smaller countertop air fryers. Follow the recipes below for complete instructions. For small air fryers cooking time and temperatures may need to be adjusted. For the full review of the Frigidaire Air Fry Range go here.