Looking for the best homemade French fry recipe to make in your air fryer? Try these delicious and easy to make air fryer garlic parmesan fries that are perfect with burgers or sandwiches for an easy family dinner.
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If you’ve been here for a while, you probably know how much I love cooking in my air fryer. As a matter of fact, I think one of the very first posts I shared was a collection of my favorite air fryer recipes along with some easy tips and tricks to make the most out of cooking in your new air fryer.
Over the years, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different recipes from breakfasts to side dishes and even desserts. It’s one of my most used small appliances in my home because it’s so convenient and makes everything so crispy and delicious (with less fat!).
So, I thought I would share one of my family’s favorite air fryer recipes- homemade garlic parmesan French fries. I’m sure your family will love them as much as mine does. They are so crispy and delicious on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Plus, this recipe makes a huge batch so it’s perfect if you have a large family.
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
- Better for you, as they are made with less oil than deep fried French fries.
- Easy to make, because they only take a few simple pantry ingredients.
- Customizable, as you can add different seasonings and toppings.
- Budget-friendly recipe and perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Great as a side dish for burgers, steak, or sandwiches. But, also perfect for an appetizer for game day or a party.
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients for Air Fryer French Fries
These air fryer garlic parmesan fries are easy to make, delicious, and made with less fat than deep frying which makes them perfect for family dinners, game day snacks or party appetizers.
You will need:
- russet potatoes
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese
- salt
How to Cook Garlic Parmesan French Fries in the Air Fryer
- Leaving the skins on, slice your potatoes and then cut into fries.
- Add them to a large dish and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes in the fridge to remove the excess starch (this will help make the fries crispier).
- Drain, and pat the potatoes with a paper towel to dry. Then, add to a large bowl.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and air fry in batches for about 18-20 minutes per batch, shaking every 5-6 minutes.
- Halfway through add some parmesan cheese and more garlic powder.
- When fries are to your desired crispiness, sprinkle the rest of the parmesan cheese and more salt if needed and enjoy!
Variations:
- If you love spice, you can add in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Make loaded fries, and top with bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
- Add some truffle oil for some truffle parmesan fries.
Helpful tips:
- Make sure to dry your potatoes really well after you soak them in the fridge so they crisp up better.
- As with cooking most things in the air fryer, remember not to overcrowd the basket so it won’t take as long to cook.
- Shake every 5-6 minutes while cooking the fries so they cook more evenly.
- Add most of the Parmesan cheese toward the end so it doesn’t burn.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes washed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated (divided)
Instructions
- Leaving the skins on, slice your potatoes and then cut into fries.
- Add them to a large dish and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Drain, and pat the potatoes with a paper towel to dry. Then, add to a large bowl.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and air fry in batches for about 18-20 minutes per batch, shaking every 5-6 minutes.
- Halfway through add ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and more garlic powder.
- When fries are to your desired crispiness, sprinkle the rest of the parmesan cheese (¾ cup) and more salt if needed and enjoy!
Notes
Variations:
- If you love spice, you can add in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Make loaded fries, and top with bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
- Add some truffle oil for some truffle parmesan fries.
Helpful tips:
- Make sure to dry your potatoes really well after you soak them in the fridge so they crisp up better.
- As with cooking most things in the air fryer, remember not to overcrowd the basket so it won't take as long to cook.
- Shake every 5-6 minutes while cooking the fries so they cook more evenly.
- Add most of the Parmesan cheese toward the end so it doesn't burn.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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