How To Use An Air Fryer For French Fries

Space out the french fries evenly.

How to use an air fryer for french fries. Step 1 preheat air fryer to 400 degrees and add frozen french fries to basket. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees f 190 degrees c. Cook at 400 degrees f for 15 20 minutes shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Since all frozen french fries are different it s very important to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don t overcook. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl.

Cook for 15 minutes. Continue frying until golden brown about 10 minutes more. If the fries start to brown too fast turn your heat down to 350 degrees f. Once preheated add the french fries directly to the air fryer basket no oil needed. Preheat your air fryer to 400 f.

Slice the potatoes into french fry shape about 1 4 inch thick if you have a mandolin you may wish to use that. Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket. It doesn t matter what kind of fries you use. Submerge cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let soak for 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel or a lint free tea dish towel.

Cook times vary from air fryer to air fryer depending on the wattage of the air fryer. Fill your air fryer no more than halfway full of french fries. To make more fries cook several smaller batches. Once ready to serve add all fries to the air fryer basket and cook at 390 f for 2 3 minutes or until heated through. Slide basket out and toss fries.

Close the air fryer and set to 15 minutes.