30-Minute Homemade Air Fryer Curly Fries Recipe
These 30-Minute Homemade Air Fryer Curly Fries are a crispy, flavorful snack or side dish made from fresh russet potatoes spiralized into fun curls and air fried to perfection. Seasoned with rosemary, sea salt, and garlic powder, these fries boast a delightful crunch without the excess oil of traditional frying methods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Curly Fries
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or your favorite heat-safe oil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Spiralize the Potatoes: Use a spiralizer with a fine (spaghetti size) blade to cut the peeled potatoes into curly strands, then cut these strands into shorter pieces for easy handling.
- Soak the Potatoes: Place the potato curls into a large bowl filled with water, then add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let them soak for 1 hour to help remove excess starch and improve crispiness.
- Drain and Dry: After soaking, drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to ensure they crisp up in the air fryer.
- Toss with Oil: Put the dried potato curls into a large bowl and toss well with 3 tablespoons of avocado oil to coat evenly, which aids in browning and crispness.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes, preparing it for optimal cooking temperature.
- Air Fry the Fries: Arrange the potato curls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which ensures an even crisp. Air fry for 11 to 13 minutes, tossing the fries halfway through the cooking time for uniform browning.
- Season and Serve: Once golden brown and crispy, sprinkle the fries with chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Toss gently to combine the flavors before serving hot.
Notes
- Peeling the potatoes is optional; leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrients.
- Soaking the fries for an hour is essential to achieve a crispy texture by removing excess starch.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results; cook fries in batches as needed.
- Feel free to substitute rosemary with other herbs like thyme or parsley for different flavor profiles.
- Use avocado oil or another high smoke point oil to prevent smoke and achieve crispiness.
- Store leftover fries in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
