Air Fryer French Fries - Instant Pot French Fries


Craving crispy, golden perfection? These **air fryer french fries** are ridiculously easy to make at home! Skip the drive-through and whip up this **easy french fries recipe** in your air fryer or Instant Pot – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser ready in just over an hour. Get ready for the **best homemade french fries**, perfect for any occasion and totally customizable with your favorite seasonings, plus they are **gluten-free french fries** and **vegetarian french fries**.
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
Without peeling, wash and cut the potatoes into about between 1/4 - 1/2 inch fries (or larger if you prefer).
- 2
Add fries into a mixing bowl of cold water and let sit for 45 mins to remove the excess starch.
- 3
Drain the french fries and dry them with towels.
- 4
Add the dried fries to a mixing bowl and mix in oil and salt (and other seasonings if you want to use them).
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 350F /180C.
- 6
Spread out fries in a single layer, cook in two batches if needed.
- 7
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp, turning halfway through cooking.
- 8
Garnish and serve.
- 9
Make sure your Instant Pot is unplugged.
- 10
Add the french fries in the cooking basket, place the basket over the trivet inside the Instant Pot stainless steel insert.
- 11
Place the crisp lid over the instant pot and lower the handle.
- 12
Plug in the Crisplid and set the temperature to 375F / 190C.
- 13
Cook for 9 minutes, open and shake the fries then cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- 14
Open the lid, remove the fries and serve warm.
- 15
Note- you would need to cook your fries in 2 batches.
Nutrient | Amount |
---|---|
Calories | 94 kcal |
Protein | 2 g |
Fat | 2 g |
Sodium | 19 mg |
Fiber | 2 g |
Sugar | 1 g |
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