Really Easy Russet Potato Fries

In the past few years, cauliflower has become the new rice and the new potato. Want fried rice? Use riced cauliflower. Mashed potatoes, anyone? Mash some cauliflower instead! I love cauliflower, but one thing it can’t one-up potatoes on is French fries. Not to mention, potatoes are incredibly nutritious. They’re loaded with vitamins A, B-Complex, C, and essential minerals and antioxidants. These Really Easy Russet Potato Fries are delicious, healthy, and simple to make. You’ll never make frozen fries again, and you’ll fall even more deeply in love with your air-fryer!

EQUIPMENT

Other than a mixing bowl, you’ll need an air fryer. I LOVE the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 and the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill. They both have an array of capabilities that serve us nicely in our limited space kitchen, and they both have an air-fry feature.

• Large bowl
• Air-fryer

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large russet potato (or 2 small ones, totaling about 6oz) unpeeled
• 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Optional ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (this adds some nice flavor and coloring)

HOW TO MAKE REALLY EASY RUSSET POTATO FRIES

1. Clean potato then cut in half lengthwise. Cut into 1/4 inch slices, then cut slices into 1/4 inch sticks
2. Rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels
3. In a large bowl, toss fries with olive or avocado oil, salt, pepper, and any desired optional ingredients
4. Add fries in an even layer to the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for about 8 minutes, then toss the basket. Cook for another 8 minutes or until fries are golden-brown and crisp

Notes:

Every air-fryer is different, so cooking time may vary. Be sure to keep an eye on your fries, and adjust cooking time accordingly.

Looking for something else to air-fry? Try some Easy and Delicious Carrot Fries!

Russet Potato Fries

Recipe by SarahCourse: Sides, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

16

minutes

Calories

180

kcal

Total time

26

minutes

A tasty crispy Russet Potato Fries, seasoned and air-fried. With just 4 simple ingredients, they're a healthier swap for frozen fries, adding a delicious touch to any meal you have.

Ingredients

• 1 large russet potato (or 2 small ones, totaling about 6oz) unpeeled

• 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil

• Salt

• Pepper

Directions

• Clean potato then cut in half lengthwise. Cut into 1/4 inch slices, then cut slices into 1/4 inch sticks
• Rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels
• In a large bowl, toss fries with olive or avocado oil, salt, pepper, and any desired optional ingredients
• Add fries in an even layer to the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for about 8 minutes, then toss the basket. Cook for another 8 minutes or until fries are golden-brown and crisp

Notes

• Every air-fryer is different, so cooking time may vary. Be sure to keep an eye on your fries, and adjust cooking time accordingly.