Hand Cut Crinkle Cut Air Fryer French Fries
Hand Cut Crinkle Cut Air Fryer French Fries
There’s something incredibly satisfying about homemade hand cut crinkle cut French fries, especially when they come out of the air fryer perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These fries start with fresh potatoes that are peeled and cut with a crinkle cutter, giving them that classic ridged shape that holds seasoning beautifully.
The ridges help the fries crisp up nicely and catch all the delicious seasoning. After cutting the potatoes, they’re tossed with melted butter and a blend of Lawry’s seasoned salt, garlic salt, and regular salt, then air fried until golden and crispy.
These fries are simple, flavorful, and perfect for serving alongside burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken.
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries
These homemade fries are easy to make and full of classic French fry flavor.
They’re perfect for:
• Homemade burger nights
• Easy side dishes
• Air fryer recipes
• Game day snacks
• Family dinners
The crinkle cut shape makes them extra crispy and gives them that classic diner-style look.
Ingredients
• 3 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon regular salt
How to Make Crinkle Cut Air Fryer French Fries
Step 1: Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and rinse them under cold water.
Using a crinkle cutter, slice the potatoes into crinkle cut fry shapes. The ridges help the fries crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
Step 2: Soak the potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover them with cold ice water.
Let the potatoes soak for 15–30 minutes. This step helps remove excess starch from the potatoes, which allows the fries to become crispier when cooked.
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Step 3: Season the fries
Place the dried potatoes in a bowl.
Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with:
• Lawry’s seasoned salt
• Garlic salt
• Regular salt
Toss the fries until they are evenly coated with the butter and seasoning.
Step 4: Preheat the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Step 5: Air fry the potatoes
Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking so the fries cook evenly.
Cook until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Serve
Remove the fries from the air fryer and serve immediately while they’re hot and crispy.
Jennie’s Thoughts
I love making homemade fries because they always taste fresher and more flavorful than frozen fries. Using a crinkle cutter makes them feel a little more special, and the ridges give them that classic diner-style look.
The air fryer makes the process easy because you can get crispy fries without deep frying. The butter and seasoning combination adds just the right amount of flavor, making these fries simple but really delicious.
They’re one of those side dishes that disappear quickly once they hit the table.
Tips for the Crispiest Air Fryer Fries
• Use russet potatoes for the best texture
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
• Shake the basket halfway through cooking
• Cook in batches if necessary for maximum crispiness
What to Serve with Homemade Fries
These fries pair perfectly with many comfort food meals.
Try serving them with:
• Burgers
• Hot dogs
• Grilled chicken
• Sandwiches
• Chicken tenders
They’re also great with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for about 5 minutes to help them crisp back up.
These Hand Cut Crinkle Cut Air Fryer French Fries are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make at home. With fresh potatoes, a crinkle cutter, and a few simple seasonings, you can create delicious homemade fries that taste just as good as restaurant fries.
They’re the perfect side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or any comfort food meal.
