How To Use An Air Fryer For French Fries

Space out the french fries evenly.

How to use an air fryer for french fries. To make more fries cook several smaller batches. Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket. Cook times vary from air fryer to air fryer depending on the wattage of the air fryer. 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. Close the air fryer and set to 15 minutes.

Preheat your air fryer to 400 f. Cook at 400 degrees f for 15 20 minutes shaking the basket every 5 minutes. They can be straight fries curly fries crinkle fries they all work. Continue frying until golden brown about 10 minutes more. Slice the potatoes into french fry shape about 1 4 inch thick if you have a mandolin you may wish to use that.

Step 1 preheat air fryer to 400 degrees and add frozen french fries to 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. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees f 190 degrees c.

Cook for 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel or a lint free tea dish towel. If the fries start to brown too fast turn your heat down to 350 degrees f. 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. Crisp up leftover air fryer french fries by placing them back into a preheated air fryer for about 3 5 minutes.

When the fries are almost done soaking preheat air fryer to 375ºf.