homemade french fries

How to make easy, crispy healthy Baked French Fries! The secrets to perfect homemade French fries in the oven, plus how to make French fries crispy again.

Baked French Fries

olive oil (divided)

potatoes

salt

garlic powder

dill weed

onion powder

black pepper

Toppings (optional) (fresh parsley, chives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Place a rack in the lower third of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Drizzle a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, brushing it as needed so that it nicely coats the pan.

Scrub the potatoes and peel if desired (I leave the peels on). Slice into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, then pour very hot tap water over the top so that it covers the potatoes by at least 1 inch. Let sit 10 minutes.

Drain the potatoes, then transfer them to a clean towel and dry as completely as you can, changing the towel as needed. Rinse and wipe out the bowl you soaked the potatoes in, then return the potatoes to the bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, dill weed, onion powder, and pepper. Toss to coat, making sure the spices and oil are well distributed. Spread the potatoes into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Roast in the lower third of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until turning golden underneath. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, with a large, firm spatula, carefully loosen the fries from the bottom of the pan. Flip them in large sections as best as you can so that the potatoes rotate and brown evenly on all sides (no need to painstakingly flip every single one). With your fingers (be careful—the pan is hot!) return the potatoes to a single layer. Place the pan back in the oven and continue baking until the fries are as golden and crisp as you like, about 5 to 10 additional minutes (30 minutes total was ideal timing for this crispy-fry lover). While the fries are hot, sprinkle with any desired toppings and a bit more salt to taste. DEVOUR.

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How to make Crispy Oven Baked Fries! Easy recipe that makes the most perfect, healthy homemade baked French fries every time. Includes tips for how to reheat French fries to make them crispy again.

Crispy and golden, homemade air fryer French fries are simply the best. 

Air Fryer French Fries

olive oil

black pepper, more or less to taste

Slice the potatoes into french fry shape, about...

Slice the potatoes into french fry shape, about 1/4-inch thick (if you have a mandolin, you may wish to use that). Submerge cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let soak for 20 minutes. 

When the fries are almost done soaking, preheat...

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

Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper...

Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel or a lint-free tea/dish towel. Dry bowl and place fries back in bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper 

Place a single layer of fries in the...

Place a single layer of fries in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end.

Serve immediately, or see notes to keep warm...

Serve immediately, or see notes to keep warm while air frying additional batches.

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Crispy and golden, homemade air fryer French fries are simply the best.

The Best Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe - delicious, crispy and crunchy french fries that taste just like your favorite restaurant - but a healthier french fry you can feel good about serving your family. 

The Best Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

russet potatoes

Sea salt and pepper,

Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into fries....

Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into fries. I don't worry too much about the size of fry I am making- some are bigger, and some are smaller. That's fine!

Next, place your spuds in a nice cool...

Next, place your spuds in a nice cool water bath. Completely submerge the fries in water.

Let fries sit one hour. This helps to...

Let fries sit one hour. This helps to remove excess starch and will help the fries crisp up more in the oven.

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.

After an hour, drain the water, and pat...

After an hour, drain the water, and pat fries dry with a paper towel.

Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil,...

Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.

Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket,...

Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket, making sure they are all on the same level (don't stack them on top of each other.)

Cook 13 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.

Place on a baking sheet lined with paper...

Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and a cooling rack over it.

Place in warm oven (set to the minimum...

Place in warm oven (set to the minimum temperature, not over 250 degrees) and let rest while other batches of fries are cooking.

Serve hot and enjoy.

Make Crispy Baked French Fries in the oven with this simple and delicious recipe! Just chop, soak, season, and bake your fries to make a healthier alternative to french fries at home.

Crispy Baked French Fries

avocado oil

Sea salt –

Add fries to a large bowl and cover with cold water

Place in the refrigerator to chill for one hour

Remove the fries from the fridge and preheat the oven to 425F

Place a wire baking rack on a metal baking sheet

Drain the water from the bowl of fries and toss the fries in the oil

Arrange the fries on the wire rack with some space between each fry

Bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 20 minutes

Increase the heat to broil and broil for 5-10 minutes or until the fries have reached your desired crisp

Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and enjoy!

Loved these fries! They came out so crunchy and delicious 😋 I was so impressed that I could make fries in the oven, they are way better than fried French fries!

OMG these are the best fries! So simple, definitely keep the skin on the potatoes it adds to the wonderful flavor. I paired these with a Philly cheese steak ring last night and doubled the recipe. This morning they were gone and my kids said they were the best fries they've ever had lol! Thanks for the recipe

Homemade French Fries

vegetable oil

Salt

Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.

Drain potatoes. Place the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry.

To soak the potatoes:

In a large Dutch oven or deep pot over medium-high heat, bring oil to 300 degrees.

Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the oil, taking care to not overcrowd, and cook until tender about 3-4 minutes. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Increase the temperature of the oil to 400 degrees. Place 1/3 of the potatoes back in the pot, frying until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and place fries on paper towels. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

To fry the french fries:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil.

Place potatoes in a single layer on wire rack. Bake until fries begin to crisp, about 20 minutes.

Toss fries and return to oven. Bake until fries are golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes more.  Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.  Serve immediately.

To bake the french fries:

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees. Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.  Cook for 15 minutes.

Remove basket and flip fries.  Continue to fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Place fries into bowl and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Serve immediately.

To fry in air fryer:

Air fried french fries are the healthier alternative to the traditional fries, they use a lot less oil and are cooked in 20 minutes. No matter which air fryer brand you use, this recipe is perfect.

Air Fried French Fries

med Russet potatoes

2½ tbsp Avocado Oil (20 milliliters)

Salt (to taste)

Step 1

Thoroughly wash potatoes. Cut into desired french fry size and place into a cold bowl of water (for at least whilst chopping) See notes*. Drain potatoes, dry thoroughly and use a paper towel to stamped out any extra moisture once the potatoes have been cut up. See video.

Step 2

Evenly coat uncooked french fries in avocado oil using your hands to mix through. Place in a singular layer in your air fryer tray and cook for 10 minutes on high. Turn over and cook further 10 minutes. 

Step 3

Serve in a bowl and add salt as required and serve immediately.

Learn the secret to making the best homemade french fries from russet potatoes right at home! These are easy to make ahead of time and fry or bake in the oven for a quick snack or side dish idea!

vegetable oil (can sub canola oil)

Slice the potatoes into ½ inch thick sticks. Using a French fry cutter makes this much easier.

Soak the potato slices in cold water for a minimum of one hour, and up to overnight. The longer, the better as this process removes the starch which makes for extra crispy fries.

Rinse the fries twice with cold water.

Lay the fries on paper towels or a clean dishcloth and pat them as dry as possible.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or dutch oven to 300 degrees F. You’ll need to fry in about six batches, begin with a quart of oil and add more as needed. Frying too many at once makes them less crispy.

Use a slotted spoon to add the potatoes to the oil and fry for about 5-6 minutes. The oil should bubble lightly, we’re only heating the potatoes, we don’t want them to crisp yet.

Place the cooked potatoes on a paper towel lined plate and fry the rest of the remaining batches.

Increase the heat to 400 degrees F and fry each batch a second time until they are crisp and golden-brown, about 5 minutes or so.

Remove them and place them on dry paper towels. Sprinkle with salt as soon as they come out.

Serve with ketchup or fry sauce and enjoy!

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You will think you're eating at a restaurant when you taste these extra crispy, golden homemade french fries! Add a sprinkle of salt and a side of ketchup and you're family will be in french fry heaven!

These homemade french fries are potatoes that are cut into sticks and deep fried until golden brown, then sprinkled with seasonings. Homemade fries are WAY better than anything you&#x27;d get at a restaurant, and are fun and easy to make.

Russet potatoes

oil for frying (I use vegetable or peanut oil)

salt and pepper

parsley (optional)

Cut the potatoes into matchsticks, either with a knife or with a french fry cutter. The potato pieces should all be similar in size.

Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Soak the potatoes for at least 30 minutes.

Drain the water from the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat thoroughly with additional towels until dry.

Pour 3 inches of oil into a large, deep pot. Heat the oil to 300 degrees F.

Place about 1/3 of the potatoes in the pot, and cook until tender. This takes about 4-5 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.

Increase the heat of the oil to 400 degrees F. Place 1/3 of the potatoes back in the pot and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. Place the cooked potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels.

Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the fries. Add parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

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These homemade french fries are potatoes that are cut into sticks and deep fried until golden brown, then sprinkled with seasonings. Homemade fries are WAY better than anything you'd get at a restaurant, and are fun and easy to make.

These Baked French Fries are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the center. Enjoy these homemade French fries as a side dish or snack.

russet potatoes (skins on)

olive oil (or canola oil)

salt (or

Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry. Slice into 3/8-inch thick French fries by first slicing potatoes into 3/8-inch thick slices and then cutting each slice into 3/8-inch thick fries.

Place the fries into a bowl, fill with cold water to cover the fries, and let soak for 15 minutes.*

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Take the fries out of the water and dry them very well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with the salt. Toss to evenly coat the potatoes with the oil and salt.

Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the pan with a bit of room in between each French fry. This helps them to crisp up as they cook.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

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Baked French Fries are crispy on the outside and soft in the center. These delicious homemade French fries are proof that there’s no frying needed to make the best fries at home.

Ultimate recipe for crispy, fresh, air fryer homemade curly fries is right here. Made with fresh spiralized potatoes, these will be the perfect side dish for the french fry lovers in your house!

Air Fryer Homemade Crispy Curly Fries

russet potato(s)

to taste salt and pepper

Spiralize each potato. Use kitchen shears or scissors to cut the potato &quot;noodles&quot; into shorter pieces. This doesn&#039;t need to be precise. This just prevents you from having one incredibly long fry!

Transfer the potato to a large bowl. Fill with cold water and let sit for an hour. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.

Drain the water and dry the potatoes on clean tea towels or paper towels. If you don&#039;t remove the excess moisture, they fries will not crisp up.

Toss the now mostly dry potatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper. See the main blog post for additional seasoning inspiration!

Prep Instructions

Pre heat your air fryer to 375°F.

Add the spiralized potatoes to the basket or trays (depending on your model)

Set the time to 20 minutes. Give the basket or trays a shake at 10 minutes. If you are using the tray style, swap the trays at 10 minutes as well.

At 20 minutes, check the crispiness of your curly fries. You may want to add a few more minutes, but at this point keep a close eye. Since these fries are so thin, they could quickly burn.

Serve right away while they are still warm and ultra crispy!

Air Fryer Instructions

peanut oil or vegetable oil

parsley

Homemade Fry Sauce:

mayonnaise

ketchup

chili sauce (i.e. Heinz)

Tbsp dill pickle juice

tsp liquid smoke

granulated garlic

tsp smoked paprika

cayenne

Scrub and dry potatoes, leaving peel intact. Cut into match sticks around 1/3 inch thick using a sharp knife or a French fry cutter.

Place into a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes, then spread on paper towels and pat dry.

In a large 6 quart Dutch oven or similar, heat 4-5 inches of oil to 300°F. Cook potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes to soften. (The potatoes shouldn&#39;t be browned at this point) Remove using a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined baking sheet.

Once all French fries are done, increase temperature to 400°F. Cook the fries in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Return to baking sheet and immediately season with salt.

Serve with fry sauce, ketchup or any of your favorite dipping sauces garnished with salt and parsley.

To make Fry Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, granulated garlic, paprika, onion powder and cayenne or hot sauce until fully combined. Chill for at least 4 hours prior to serving.

These Air Fryer French Fries are fresh, crispy, and healthy. Here are the secrets for making extra crispy, flavorful French fries using only 3 basic ingredients.

Air Fryer French Fries, Extra Crispy

extra virgin olive oil

table salt (fine salt)

Do Ahead

Do Ahead: Wash and dry potatoes. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, slice potatoes into strips of even thickness (thinner fries will turn out crisper than thicker ones.) Immediately place sliced potatoes into a bowl of cool water so that they're fully submerged, about 60 minutes to overnight. 

Dry: Drain and rinse potatoes well. Using paper towels or clean absorbent cloths, pat-dry all excess moisture from potatoes. 

Season

Season: In a bowl, gently toss potatoes with olive oil and salt. Add pepper and any other seasonings, if desired. 

Cook

Cook: Working in batches, place fries in a single/even layer on rack of air fryer. Be sure fries are not overlapping. Cook 15-20 minutes or just until golden and crisp (cook time depends on thickness of fries.) While fries are cooking, set your oven to warm setting if you won't be serving the first batch immediately.

Keep Warm

Keep Warm: If not serving first batch right away, place them on a baking sheet in warm oven; repeat cooking the remaining fries. As always, fries are best served immediately after cooking. 

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