Air-Fryer French Fries

Name: Air-Fryer French Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + soaking Cook: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Do not want the fuss of deep-frying? Here is how to make air-fryer french fries. The whole process, from peeling to seasoning, takes just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Add potatoes to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain; place potatoes on towels and pat dry.
Combine potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in second large bowl; toss to coat. In batches, place potatoes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 185 calories, 7g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

This low-calorie, air-fryer french fries recipe is perfect because I can whip it up at a moment's notice with ingredients I have on hand. The fries are so crispy, you won't miss the deep fryer! —Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia

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