Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Fries

These Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Fries are the ultimate savory and crunchy French Fry made in the simplest way.

Made with simple pantry ingredients and tossed in parmesan cheese, this addictive side or snack is perfect when served with Homemade Ketchup for dipping.

Why You Will Like Air Fryer Parmesan Fries

• The ultimate crunch factor of these fries is addictive.
• This is a healthier and more simple way of making a great tasting French fry without having to fry anything in oil.
• This recipe can be made about anywhere that you can plug in an airfryer.
• Cleanup is a breeze, unlike with oil fried potatoes.

Have you tried my recipe for Sheet Pan Baked Za’atar Fries?

Made from scratch seasoned with savory Za'atar seasoning, those fried are oven baked to a crispy and flavorful perfection. Both this recipe for Air Fryer Parmesan Fries and that recipe for Sheet Pan Za'atar Fries are delicious and easy ways to make a great tasting side without frying in oil.

Make cutting the potatoes into French Fries easier to do by using a French Fry Cutter. You can find French Fry Cutters here.

What you need to make Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

• Potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes work best in this recipe. Russet can also work.
• Seasonings. Salt, Paprika, Pepper, and Garlic Granules.
• Olive Oil. This helps the seasonings stick to the fry and allows the outside of the fries to get more crisp.
• Parmesan Cheese. Freshly Grated preferred.

How to Make Crispy Garlic Parmesan Fries

• Prep Time 5 minutes .
• Air Fry Time 20-30 minutes .
• Servings 4 .
• How to serve : Serve as a snack or as a side with Hot Dogs or Chicken.
• Notes: My fries were made in a large airfryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.

1. Potatoes. Prepare your potatoes by cleaning or removing the skin. The cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces.
2. Soak. Places the potato slices into a bowl filled with cold water for 20-30 minutes to help remove the excess starch that can affect how crisp the fries will get. Drain the fries from the bowl and then pat them dry with clean paper towels.
3. Season. In a large bowl, combine together your seasonings and olive oil. Then add the fries to the bowl and toss the ingredients until the fries are all well coated with the other ingredients.
4. Air Fry. Place the coated potato slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry the potatoes for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C) , stopping halfway to toss the fries. If your fries are not crisp enough or browned, you can repeat the air fry process until you get your desired crisp fry.
5. Parmesan Transfer the air fried fries to a large serving bowl and toss with the parmesan cheese while warm and before serving.

Tips for making the best Crispy Air Fryer Fries

Yukon gold potatoes work best in an air fryer because of their starch content, texture and flavor. Russet potatoes are also a good choice. When slicing your potatoes into fries, try to keep the sizes of the fries similar so that they can air fry more uniformly.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Soaking the potatoes is an important step in this recipe as it removes excess starch and allows the fries to get crisp. Soaking the potatoes for as little as 15 minutes can make a difference.
2. The fries should be placed in a single layer in your air fryer. This allows for the air to circulate more effectively in the air fryer resulting in perfectly crisp fries.
3. Lastly, air fry times can vary in this recipe depending on the size of the fries and your air fryer. Keep an eye on your fries while they are air frying, especially if you continue to air fry them after the first 20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Air Fryer Fries

1. Why aren't my air fryer fries crispy? Moisture and crowding can cause your fries to not get crisp. Make sure that all of the moisture is removed before tossing the potatoes in the seasoning and make sure that you place the fries in a single layer in your air fryer.
2. Is it necessary to soak the potatoes?
   While you can skip soaking the potatoes, know that soaking the potatoes removes the excess surface starch. The secret to getting air fryer fries crisp like "deep-fried" is removing that excess starch.
3. Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time? Certainly you can prepare the fries and refrigerate them until you are ready to make them. Simply follow the first three steps in the recipe, cover and refrigerate the potatoes, and then air fry your fries within a day or so.

How to Store Homemade French Fries.

Once your fries have fully cooled they can be stored in an airtight container lined with a clean paper towel or two. When properly stored, fries should keep for up to three days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a couple of months.

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