5 french fry recipes you can make with an air fryer

Who doesn’t love french fries? The fried potato dish has been a staple at diners, cookouts and drive-thrus for ages. Now thanks to air fryers, french fries are easier than ever to make. So it’s no surprise that chefs and fry fans all over TikTok are sharing their recipes for the perfect way to make french fries using an air fryer. Here are five delicious air fryer french fry recipes

1. Perfect air fryer fries

If you like your fries extra crispy, look no further than this recipe. TikToker @wholesome_lee begins by slicing potatoes, making sure to leave the skin on for extra fiber. After adding oil spray and salt, she bakes the potato strips in an air fryer until golden brown. After adding another pinch of salt, she tops them off with some herbs. Enjoy that crunch!

2. Loaded french fries

This french fry recipe is loaded with flavor. After air-frying some frozen french fries for 15 minutes, TikToker @richardeats packs on shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits and chives. “No measurements. Go nuts,” he recommends. Finally, he air-fries everything for another two to three minutes. The finished product is a mouthwatering plate of cheesy and savory french fries.

3. Cajun french fries

@cheysingh

You’ve got to try these airfryer Cajun French Fries! #recipe #howtocook #airfryerrecipes #frenchfries

♬ Ice Cream – Zen Masuta

If you like your fries well seasoned, then you’ll definitely want to try this recipe. After slicing potatoes into french fry shapes, place the fries in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic powder, paprika, your choice of Cajun seasoning and parsley. Toss everything together, then throw it in the air fryer. After 15 minutes, take out the fries and give them a good shake before air-frying them again for five more minutes. Bon appétit!

4. Garlic parmesan fries

@moribyan

Garlic Parmesan Fries like The Counter but in the air fryer! #frenchfries #garlic #remake #recipe #airfryer #quickrecipes #fyp #foryou #foryoupage

♬ Food – Densky9

This tasty recipe features a garlic parmesan seasoning made from butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and grated parmesan that’s then thoroughly mixed with the air-fried french fries. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and tons of shaved parmesan. 

5. Sweet potato fries


No french fry list would be complete without including a sweet potato variety. This recipe involves cutting sweet potatoes into fry shapes before soaking them in water. After patting them dry, mix the potato strips with olive oil and your favorite seasonings, making sure everything is evenly coated. Then it’s time to air fry them, turning them over halfway through. Top them off with parmesan and a side of chipotle mayo. Enjoy!

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