Air Fryer Matchstick Fries
Thin, crispy potato sticks seasoned with garlic and paprika and cooked in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes cut into 1/4 inch matchsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Cut the potatoes into even matchsticks about 1/4 inch wide.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for 25 to 30 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
- Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F and arrange the fries in a single layer. Work in two batches if the basket is small.
- Cook for 14 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Season with a little extra salt and serve right away.
Notes
Prep time includes the 30 minute soak. Cook in batches if your basket is small. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 380 degrees F until crisp. Nutrition is an estimate.