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Easy Air Fryer French Fries

Delicious, crispy, and healthy, these Easy Air Fryer French Fries, will make your veggie burger nights even better. You'll love these crispy fries, made with only 1 teaspoon of oil!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 186kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes , washed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut off ends of the potato and cut a piece of one long side of the potato to create a flat edge. Then make ¼-inch horizontal cuts lengthwise. Then turn the potato so it is lying flat (on the original edge you cut), and cut again in ¼-inch thick strips. We leave peels on.
  • Transfer cut potatoes to a bowl of water. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  • When you're ready to Heat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
  • Drain the potatoes. Use a paper towel to dry off the potatoes. Transfer potato slices to a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the top. Use your fingers to make sure each potato slice is coated in oil.
  • Transfer oiled potatoes to air fryer basket. Cook potatoes for 20 minutes, removing the basket and using tongs to "stir" the potatoes so they're even cooked about halfway through. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes if necessary.
  • After the potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish (or plates), and season with salt and pepper. 

Notes

This recipe is minimal on oil but still created crispy, tasty fries. You can add additional oil if you prefer.
This recipe is 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle points.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg