Ninja Air Fryer French Fries (Easy Way to Make Homemade Fries)

Do you love potatoes? I know that I do! Creamy mashed potatoes are my favorite, but french fries are a close second. Sometimes, making french fries at home can be a pain – literally, if I get popped by grease. Thankfully, my Ninja air fryer french fries recipe eliminates that issue! 

Here are the steps to make easy homemade air fryer french fries with only four ingredients: 

Ninja Air Fryer French Fries Directions

1. Soak the peeled potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove excess starch and make the fries crispier.

2. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Spritz the air fryer basket with oil.

4. Add the potato strips to the air fryer basket in a single layer. (I tossed the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and then sprinkled plain salt and ground black pepper on them.)

5. Cook the fries at 390°F for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

6. Season the fries with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Tips

• For the crispiest hand-cut fries, make sure to cut the fresh potatoes into even strips.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the fries from cooking evenly.
• Turn the fries over halfway through cooking to help the fries cook evenly.
• I often use sea salt and coarsely ground pepper along with various seasonings in my recipes. With russet potatoes though, basic salt and pepper are best (in my opinion).
• Serve the fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer French Fries

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How to make homemade air fryer french fries from scratch

Ingredients

• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Soak the peeled potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove excess starch and make the fries crispier.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Spritz the air fryer basket with oil.
4. Add the potato strips to the air fryer basket in a single layer. ((I tossed the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and then sprinkled plain salt and ground black pepper on them.)
5. Cook the fries at 390°F for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
6. Season the fries with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips for making the best homemade french fries in an air fryer:

• Use russet potatoes for the best results.
• Soaking the potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes will help to remove excess starch and make the fries crispier.
• Spritzing the air fryer basket with oil will help to prevent the fries from sticking.
• Cooking the fries at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, will ensure that they are thoroughly cooked.
• Season the fries with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

French Fry Condiments

What condiments do you eat your fries with?

My family members tend to eat french fries with condiments. My husband and sons use ketchup. Meanwhile, I like to mix it up with a combo of ketchup and hot sauce. What about you? What are your favorite condiments for french fries?

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy this recipe for Ninja air fryer french fries from scratch. Making homemade french fries in an air fryer really is a game-changer. (I use the  NINJA AF101 but you can adapt the instructions to your personal air fryer.)