Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Fries
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Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Fries

Forget frozen fries. These hand-cut beauties get a quick soak (the secret), then crisp up in the air fryer with almost no oil. Tossed warm in garlic butter and snowed under in parmesan, they disappear in minutes.

By JustAirFry KitchenMay 23, 2026

Prep Time

12 min

Cook Time

18 min

Servings

4

Calories

290

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes.

    Tip:Soaking removes excess starch — the #1 trick for crispy fries.
  2. 2

    Drain and pat completely dry. Toss with olive oil and salt.

  3. 3

    Air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to 400°F and cook another 3 minutes for maximum crisp.

  5. 5

    Stir melted butter and garlic together. Toss hot fries in the garlic butter, then shower with parmesan and parsley.

Pro Tips from the Kitchen

  • Cut fries evenly — uniform size = even cooking.
  • Microplane your parmesan so it melts into every crevice.
  • Add a pinch of truffle salt for a steakhouse upgrade.
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