# Air Fryer French Fries

Crispy air-fried French fries that aim to mimic the taste of traditional deep-fried versions.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 whole Russet potato
- 1 tsp cooking oil spray
- 1-2 tsp favorite seasoning
- 1 tbsp beef tallow (optional)

## Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes into planks, then into batons (fries).
2. Rinse the cut fries in cold water until the water runs clear.
3. Drain the water from the bowl.
4. Microwave the fries for 3 minutes.
5. Give the fries a stir to ensure they cook evenly and microwave for another 3 minutes.
6. Let the fries steam dry.
7. Add the fries to the air fryer without oil and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
8. Add oil to the fries and air fry for an additional 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to prevent burning.
9. Remove the fries from the air fryer and optionally finish with melted beef tallow.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- microwave
- air fryer
- spoon

## Tips

- You can boil the potatoes instead of using the microwave.
- Shaking the fries after microwaving creates nooks and crannies that help the air fryer make them crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLQS1f79/
- Creator: foodiligence
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c2a7a46c-787c-47b5-b0e3-da870cbb0d4a
- Extracted: 2026-11-05

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