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• Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer French Fries
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make French Fries In The Air Fryer
• How Long To Cook Fries In The Air Fryer?
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Air Fryer French Fries
• More Easy Potato Recipes
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Air Fryer French Fries (Crispy & Easy) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

These homemade air fryer french fries have the perfect texture with just a few simple ingredients. Air fryer recipes are some of my favorites, because they’re not only super tasty, but also incredibly quick and easy to make! (Time is such a problem these days.) I often make air fryer sweet potatoes , classic steak fries , or jicama fries , but there’s nothing like homemade fries from regular potatoes. Once you try these, you can skip the drive through for good!

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer French Fries

• Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside
• Savory, garlicky flavor
• Only 3 simple ingredients (plus salt and pepper)
• Cook fast in the air fryer
• Better for you than traditional frying
• Satisfying snack or side dish

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for making homemade french fries in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Potatoes – I used russet potatoes for this french fry recipe, but you can use Yukon gold potatoes, red potatoes, or any potatoes you prefer. Wash them well. You can decide if you want to peel them or leave the skin on — I prefer it on. You can even use sweet potatoes, but I have a separate recipe for air fried sweet potato fries if that’s what you’re using.
• Olive Oil – This adds flavor, helps the seasonings stick, and helps the fries get crispy. Avocado oil would also work.
• Seasonings – I kept it simple with just garlic powder , sea salt, and black pepper, but see other seasoning ideas below if you want to get fancy.

More Seasoning Ideas:

If you want to change it up, you can use the seasonings from my garlic parmesan fries , or simply use a tablespoon of any of these seasoning mixes below. (If the mix you use contains salt, omit the added salt in the recipe.)

• Ranch seasoning
• Cajun seasoning
• Taco seasoning (Can you say taco chili cheese fries?!)
• Italian seasoning

How To Make French Fries In The Air Fryer

This section shows how to make fries in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Cut. Use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes lengthwise into matchsticks, about a quarter inch thick.
2. Soak. Place the raw potato fries in a large bowl of cold water and soak for at least 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel. When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer .

FYI: Soaking removes the excess starch and makes the fries more crispy.

You can skip this step if you’re in a rush, but the fries taste better if you do it. If you won’t be cooking them right away, you can soak overnight in the fridge.

1. Season. In a large bowl, drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
2. Arrange. Place the fries into the air fryer basket in a single, even layer, without overlapping.

TIP: Don’t crowd the basket.

To ensure each fry gets crispy and cooks evenly, make sure each one is touching the bottom and there should be a small amount of space between them. Work in batches if they don’t all fit.

1. Air fry. Cook french fries in the air fryer, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
2. Optional step: Once the batches are all finished, place all the fries back into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, to reheat and crisp up again.

How Long To Cook Fries In The Air Fryer?

Air fryer fries cut 1/4 inch thick need to cook for 12-15 minutes for optimal crispiness. Thicker fries will take a bit longer.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• Meal prep: You can store the cut potatoes submerged in water for up to 24 hours. This will prevent them from turning brown and maintains their freshness until you’re ready to cook them.
• Freeze: Let the fries cool completely, arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze until solid, and then transfer to a freezer bag. They’ll stay good for up to 6 months in the freezer.

How To Reheat Fries In The Air Fryer:

Reheating fries in the air fryer is hands down the best way to do it! Simply preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and heat for 2-3 minutes, until they are crispy and hot.

What To Serve With Air Fryer French Fries

Not sure what to serve with these air fryer french fries? Here are some of my favorite ideas:

• Dips – You can’t have fries without ketchup, right?! Make my sugar free ketchup for a healthier twist (shown in the photos), or try my personal favorites, ranch dressing or honey mustard sauce.
• Burgers – Learn my secret to the juiciest burgers , or try lighter turkey burgers .
• Kid Favorites – Pair these homemade air fryer fries with crispy chicken nuggets , easy bacon-wrapped hot dogs , or sweet coconut chicken for a delicious and kid-approved meal.
• Fish – Want a fish and chips night?! Serve these fries alongside some tender baked cod or crunchy gluten-free fish sticks .

More Easy Potato Recipes

So many ways to make potatoes! Here are some of my other favorite potato recipes:

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Air Fryer – I love the non-stick and dishwasher-safe basket. It makes cleaning up a breeze.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed, with skin on) ▢
• 2 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 2 tsp Garlic powder ▢
• 1 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks with a knife .
2. Add cold water to a large bowl. Add the fries and soak in the water for at least 20 minutes , or overnight if you like. Drain and pat dry.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C) for 2 minutes .
4. Add the fries, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper to a large bowl. Toss to coat.
5. Place the fries into the air fryer in a single layer. You will have to work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
6. Cook french fries in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes , flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
7. Optional: Once the batches are all finished, place all the fries back into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes , to reheat and crisp up again.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

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Air Fryer French Fries

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
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• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Air Fryer French Fries (Crispy & Easy)

Homemade air fryer french fries are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and so easy! All you need is oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/air-fryer-french-fries/

Ingredients

• 1 lb Russet potatoes (washed and scrubbed, with skin on)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks with a knife .
2. Add cold water to a large bowl. Add the fries and soak in the water for at least 20 minutes , or overnight if you like. Drain and pat dry.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C) for 2 minutes .
4. Add the fries, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper to a large bowl. Toss to coat.
5. Place the fries into the air fryer in a single layer. You will have to work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
6. Cook french fries in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes , flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
7. Optional: Once the batches are all finished, place all the fries back into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes , to reheat and crisp up again.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Air Fryer Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)