Your Air Fryer Is the Secret to Perfect Homemade French Fries

Thanks to the air fryer, it’s never been easier to turn a humble spud into crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fries. Dreamstime/TNS

Ready for fast food-style french fries in the comfort of your own home, no deep-frying required? Yeah you are. Thanks to the air fryer, it’s never been easier to turn a humble spud into crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fries—and you only need 15 minutes and one teaspoon of oil.

Here’s how it’s done.

The Best, Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries

The key to evenly browned and crispy fries is spreading them in a single layer in your air fryer basket. It’s no big deal if they’re touching, but avoid stacking them, which will prevent the hot air in the fryer from evenly crisping all the edges.