Air Fryer French Fries - Instant Pot French Fries

Step 1

Without peeling, wash and cut the potatoes into about between 1/4 - 1/2 inch fries (or larger if you prefer).

Step 2

Add fries into a mixing bowl of cold water and let sit for 45 mins to remove the excess starch.

Step 3

Drain the french fries and dry them with towels.

Step 4

Add the dried fries to a mixing bowl and mix in oil and salt (and other seasonings if you want to use them).

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 350F /180C.

Step 6

Spread out fries in a single layer, cook in two batches if needed.

Step 7

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp, turning halfway through cooking.

Step 8

Garnish and serve.

Step 9

Make sure your Instant Pot is unplugged.

Step 10

Add the french fries in the cooking basket, place the basket over the trivet inside the Instant Pot stainless steel insert.

Step 11

Place the crisp lid over the instant pot and lower the handle.

Step 12

Plug in the Crisplid and set the temperature to 375F / 190C.

Step 13

Cook for 9 minutes, open and shake the fries then cook for another 8-10 minutes.

Step 14

Open the lid, remove the fries and serve warm.

Step 15

Note- you would need to cook your fries in 2 batches.