Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
These delicious air fryer garlic parmesan fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Tossed in olive oil, parmesan cheese and garlic powder, these homemade fries are perfect for family dinners, or as a game day appetizer.
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!
This step is optional as it helps to remove any excess starch which will make the fries crispier.
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.