Description
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries are crispy, golden, and packed with savory garlic-Parmesan flavor. Made in the air fryer with minimal oil, they’re a healthier take on the classic deep-fried version. Perfect for snacks, side dishes, or game-day gatherings, these fries deliver restaurant-quality taste with a fraction of the effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Optional Add-ins:
Red pepper flakes
Smoked paprika
Truffle oil
Dietary Substitutions:
Plant-based Parmesan
Dairy-free butter
Gluten-free seasonings
Instructions
- Rinse and scrub potatoes under cold water, then cut into ¼-inch strips.
- Place potato strips in a large bowl, cover with ice water, and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and pat the potatoes completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
- Cook for 18–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix Parmesan, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Toss hot fries with the seasoning mixture immediately after air frying.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Soak potatoes before cooking to remove starch for extra crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper airflow.
- Use finely grated Parmesan for the best coating.
- Make it vegan by using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes soaking time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg