How to Make Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
• 2 teaspoons canola oil or other vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or regular salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Scrub the potatoes well, then cut them lengthwise into strips 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Put the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water and leave them there for at least an hour, or, if timing is helpful, as long as 24 hours in the fridge.
2. Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
3. Take the potatoes out of the water and spread them over paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Pat them until they are thoroughly dry, then move them to a medium bowl and toss with the oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Pull out the air fryer basket and add the potatoes, arranging them as evenly as you can. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Take the basket out and toss the potatoes so they shift around a bit; some pieces may already look more browned than others.
6. Return the basket and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, until the fries look dry and crisp. If any pieces are getting too dark, take those out before continuing.
7. Transfer the fries from the air fryer to a serving bowl. Wait a few minutes before tasting, tough as that may be, since they will crisp a bit more as they cool. Add more rosemary, salt, and/or pepper if desired.
8. If leftovers somehow happen, refrigerate them covered for a few days. Warm them in a little oil in a hot cast iron pan or skillet, and they will come back nicely.