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Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

Delicious French fries that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: air fryer, French fries, weight watchers
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Russet potatoes sliced into ¼ - ½ inch fries (measure the oz after trimming/cutting. This was 3 med-large potatoes for me)
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder To taste
  • Optional: Dried parsley: To taste
  • 6-12 second spray Avocado oil spray or your preferred oil

Instructions

  • As preparation, clean the potatoes and slice them into ¼ - ½ inch fries. I first cut the ends off and then cut the potatoes into planks, which I then sliced into fries. This helped me to achieve a relatively even thickness.
  • Rinse the potatoes until the water runs clear. Soak the potatoes in ice-cold water for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours). You can put the potatoes in the fridge while they soak to ensure the water stays cold.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380F.
  • Rinse the uncooked fries gently and then thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. You shouldn’t be able to see any moisture on the surface of the fries. It is better to overdo it when drying them rather than under-drying them because if they’re still wet, they will be soggy.
  • Spray the fries with avocado spray (or use a small amount of oil) to coat them on all sides. If using the spray, you can count how many seconds you spray them for and calculate it in the WW app. Even what feels like a generous spray will likely be zero points. Season them lightly. Carefully spread the fries in the air fryer, giving space between each one. Work in batches if needed.
  • Cook the French fries in the preheated 380F air fryer for 10 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 5-8 minutes or until they reach your desired crispiness and darkness. Start with less time for thinner fries. If they are not getting enough color, you can spray them more (don’t use aerosol spray).
  • Adjust seasoning and serve immediately while they are crispy! If you had to work in batches, you could combine all of them in the air fryer to refresh them for just 1-2 minutes, which will crisp them up again.

Notes

3 WW points per serving when divided into 4 even portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 144g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 591mg | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.2mg