These spicy french fries from the air fryer are wonderfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—without a deep fryer and with significantly less fat. Paprika and curry powder provide aromatic seasoning, while a dash of soy sauce gives the potatoes a particularly savory, almost umami-like flavor.
Preparing them in an air fryer means the fries are quick, clean, and energy-efficient. They are the perfect side dish, a popular snack for an evening in front of the TV, or an easy meal for the whole family.
French fries from the air fryer
French fries from the air fryer are the perfect snack for a night in front of the TV—warm and crispy. They’re quick to prepare and the whole family can enjoy them.
Why these fries turn out particularly well
Floury potatoes are the key to good french fries. Soy sauce gives the potatoes a certain delicate coating. Soaking in water beforehand ensures a certain level of moisture.
French fries from the air fryer
Ingredients
Method
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
- Place in a bowl of cold water for approx. 15-30 minutes. Then strain.
- Mix in a bowl with paprika powder, curry powder, and soy sauce.
- Then place in the air fryer basket. Bake at 170 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
- Halfway through the baking time, turn the potato cubes once using the special air fryer tongs.
Tips
The perfect french fries from the air fryer are best made with floury potatoes. Soaking them in water and adding soy sauce ensures that they retain a certain amount of moisture when baking in the air fryer.
The fries can be varied, for example with Italian herbs or herbs de Provence.
If you prefer long French fries, cut them into long strips or eighths. These also taste good with the skin on.
You can find even more ideas for quick air fryer recipes on my website.
Interesting to know
The air fryer is always slightly hotter than a conventional oven at the same temperature. It must not be preheated because the air fryer should never be run without any food inside. However, this also saves time and electricity.
Baking in an air fryer removes water from the potatoes, so you should use a larger quantity.
