If you think you’ve tasted the best fries, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Our Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries combine a perfect crunch with a burst of garlicky goodness and cheesy parmesan. Let me tell you the secret to achieving french fry perfection in your own kitchen!
Best Garlic Parmesan Fries
Say goodbye to frozen french fries and get ready to indulge in guilt-free Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries! Time to give a healthier twist to your favorite finger food and cook your fries using hot circulating air instead of deep frying them in oil.
Don’t get me wrong, crispy french fries in any form will always be a welcome side. But making air fryer french fries cuts down on oil, reducing fat and calories compared to their deep fried counterparts.
Frozen fries pale in comparison to the burst of flavor that homemade garlic parmesan air fryer french fries provide. So when you have a single potato sitting on the counter, begging to be prepared before it starts growing sprouts, this air fryer recipe is the solution! It’s quick, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients Notes
- Potato: The best potatoes for air frying french fries are Russet potatoes (aka Idaho potatoes) and Yukon gold potatoes. Russet will give you a more traditional restaurant-style taste while Yukon has a deeper and richer flavor. You can peel the potatoes or leave the skin on, depending on your preferences.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil: I like to use extra virgin olive oil to cook my air fryer fries. Feel free to use avocado oil or vegetable oil if you prefer.
- Minced garlic: You can use minced garlic, garlic powder, or garlic salt to achieve the garlic flavor in your fries! You can leave garlic off some of the fries if you have people who aren’t fans.
- Parsley: A sprinkle of fresh parsley will give your fries a pop of color and flavor.
- Shredded parmesan cheese: Freshly shredded or grated parmesan cheese will work for this recipe. Pick which ever suits your preference.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Homemade Air Fryer French Fries
- Prepare The Potato: Peel and cut potato into desired size fries.
- Season: In a large bowl, pour oil over the fries and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Place the fries in the air fryer basket and cook at 370n degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Shake the fries halfway.
- Serve: Top with garlic and parmesan cheese and serve with a sprinkle of parsley. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
These parmesan garlic fries are a great side to serve with anything off the grill. It saves you from turning on the oven and heating the house during hot summer months! I especially like to serve air fryer garlic parmesan fries with burgers, grilled salmon, steak, or grilled chicken.
Serve your air fryer garlic parmesan french fries with dipping sauce or fry sauce on the side. Ranch dressing, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, buffalo dipping sauce, cajun seasoning and aioli will all taste delicious!
Tips & Variations
- The Perfect Potato Slicer: Consider investing in a mandoline. They make cutting potatoes for french fries so much easier! We also use it for so many other vegetables too!
- Create Your Crunch: Air fryer cook times may vary depending on the brand and model; cook until you achieve your desired crunchiness!
- Don’t Overfill The Fryer. This is a common mistake and it will keep the fries from cooking evenly and getting nice and crispy! I recommend tossing the fries mid-way through cooking. Just pull the basket out of the air fryer and give them a toss with a spatula!
- Prevent Soggy Potatoes: If your air fryer french fries are soggy, it is likely due to excess moisture. Make sure you are not overcrowding the air fryer basket and consider cooking them in two batches if needed. If you are rinsing or soaking your potatoes before frying them, make sure you have completely patted them dry.
- Skip Soaking: Some swear by soaking potatoes to create a crisper French fry. Personally, I don’t find it necessary when air-frying French fries.
Proper Storage
- To Store: Store leftover fries in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are heated through and crispy.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Potato Chips
- Air Fryer Corn on The Cob
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Home Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients
- 3 large potato
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ tablespoon parsley
- ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and cut potato into desired size fries.3 large potato
- Place fries in mixing bowl and pour oil over (start with 2 tablespoons and add a third if needed). Add salt and pepper and mix until fries coated thoroughly.½ teaspoon salt, 2-3 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Place fries in air fryer basket and cook for 17-20 minutes at 370 degrees. Shake fries halfway.
- Remove fries. Top with garlic and parmesan cheese and serve garnished with parsley.1 tablespoon minced garlic, ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon parsley
Jenn’s Notes
- Don’t overfill your air fryer. This is a common mistake and it will keep the fries from cooking evenly and getting nice and crispy!
- Layer the cut potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer (not stacked), and work in batches if using multiple potatoes.
- I recommend tossing the fries mid-way through cooking. Just pull the bowl of the air fryer out and give them a toss with a spatula! This helps them cook more evenly.
- If you are having trouble coating the fries with the garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese, lightly spritz the fries with a little cooking spray or oil so that they will stick to the fries.
I like the recipe but I only use one potato because 3 is way too many for one person.
I look forward to trying this recipe. Does it call for fresh or dried parsley? What type of oil is suggested? Thanks!
You can use the oil of your choice – I used olive oil. For the parsley – dried is fine (but fresh is always better)
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The fry recipe looks delicious, and am going to make soon. All fries are my families favorite
could you use frozen french fries?
I haven’t tried the recipe with frozen fries. If you do, let me know how it works!
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What are these ‘leftover fries’ you speak of…never heard of those lol
True story!