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Air fryer French fries for one served golden on a pink ceramic plate.
Anas Jafir

Air Fryer French Fries for One

Air fryer French fries for one turn one russet potato into a crisp, golden side with simple seasoning and no leftover batch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium russet potato, about 8 ounces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
  • Pinch of black pepper, optional

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • sharp knife and cutting board
  • medium bowl
  • clean kitchen towel or paper towels
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs or silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Scrub and optionally peel the potato, then cut it into even 1/4-inch sticks.
  2. Cover the sticks with cold water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Drain, rinse, and pat the potatoes completely dry.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Toss the dry sticks with oil, half the salt, and any optional seasonings.
  6. Arrange in a loose layer and air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes.
  7. Shake thoroughly, increase to 400°F (204°C), and cook for 7 to 11 minutes more, shaking every 4 minutes.
  8. Remove when golden yellow, crisp outside, and tender inside. Season with the remaining salt and serve immediately.

Notes

Drying the soaked potato thoroughly is essential for crisping.
Cook in batches if the sticks cannot sit in a loose layer.
Cooking time and nutrition values are estimates.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.