Who says fries can’t be healthy? Crispy Spicy Fries sure are. These spicy homemade chips are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, all with a hint of heat.
Making fries super crispy WITHOUT all the oil? YES!
Are you a potato lover? I AM, and so is my daughter. Her favourite is potato salad, a must at her birthday celebration each year.
I love crispy cast-iron potatoes. The perfect side to brunch or dinner. Spicy potato wedges are great too.
If you are looking for the ultimate casserole, Sweet Potato Au Gratin is it. Scalloped sweet potatoes covered in a cream sauce, topped with cheese. YES, please!!
Now, when it comes to french fries, these are in a league all their own. Crispy, golden brown and soft in the middle.
Covered in ketchup, salsa or gravy. The perfect side to burgers and fish. NEVER eaten with a fork, unless you are eating Canadian poutine! These are the best crispy chips we have eaten.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this crispy french fry recipe can be found at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients Shopping List
Not many things needed for this easy recipe. You will need:
- fresh potatoes
- oil (I used avocado)
- spicy seasoning
- salt ( I used smoked sea salt)
Deep-fried french fries, certainly are an occasional treat. This crispy homemade fries recipe is the perfect alternative. Now we can enjoy them more often.
The best way to get all the crunch without all oil is by using an air fryer.
A couple of years ago I put an ActiFry on my Christmas “wish list”. I still remember my husband rolling his eyes. He was convinced we DID NOT need another “cooking thing”, as he called it. If you are a french fry lover, this cooking thing is for you!
I have some AWESOME air fryer recipes:
How To Make Spicy Fries
- Wash and cut your potatoes into sticks (you don’t even have to peel them)
- Toss with a bit of oil (I used avocado)
- Season with some spicy heat
- Cook in the *(affiliate) air fryer (with 1 tablespoon of oil)
Did you get that? 1 TABLESPOON of oil to make this crispy french fry recipe. How healthy is that? Added BONUS, clean up is a breeze.
I can cook a batch of fries in about 22-25 minutes. If you are feeding a crowd, no problem. Heat your oven to a nice low temperature, and keep the batches warm while the rest are cooking.
Spicy Seasonings
We love spicy foods. There are LOTS of ways to spice up your fries. Here are a few suggestions:
- chili powders
- cayenne
- *(affiliate) smoked paprika
- *(affiliate) sriracha
- red pepper flakes
- *(affiliate) buffalo wing seasoning
- spicy pepper blends
You can have fun experimenting. Combine several spices to create your very homemade seasoning blend.
This air-fried potato recipe is a healthy alternative to deep-frying, so you can enjoy homemade french fries more often.
Try them along side Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks.
Need something to dip your fries into? Check out these sauces:
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Crispy Spicy Fries
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoon avocado oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- smoked sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut washed potatoes into fries. Feel free to leave the peel on.
- Place in a bowl and coat with ½ tablespoon of avocado oil.
- Season with chili powder and smoked paprika.
- Mix to coat well.
- Add the additional oil to the air fryer.
- Add the potatoes.
- Cook for approximately 25 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Enjoy!
Debra
Yes, please! I finally broke down and got an air fryer. It arrives tomorrow. This will be top of the list.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You will love having an air fryer….they are awesome. ENJOY!
JO
You had me at ‘spicy’! I’m a huge potato addict and I can never stop eating fries. My biggest weakness! So glad these are air fried! Much healthier than the regular ones.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can make them as spicy as you like. Totally love air fries….the best.
Natalie
These fries look absolutely amazing. So crispy and so delicious. I love that you used avocado oil here in this recipe. Makes these fries so much healthier. Perfection!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never say not to healthy fries….and you can enjoy them more often too.
Alena
Crispy fries are my absolute favorite thing to make in the air fryer. And I love how spicy these are!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We do love to play with the spice profile in this recipe.
Sara
We LOVE spicy foods, and fries! This is such a perfect combination of both! And to pair them with that spicy mayo … we love this recipe and will be using it all summer now! Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. ENJOY!!
Charity
All the crispy please! Fries are one of the things I’ve been missing most. Time to break out the airfryer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
No need to miss out on eating fries, especially cooked in the air fryer.
Marwin Brown
These look delicious! Love the use of the air fryer
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this spicy fry recipe a try soon.
Jen
Using smoked paprika vs regular really makes all the difference. I can’t wait to make it again.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES smoked paprika rocks in recipes. We love it.
Sharon
These fries are now my go-to for burgers. So easy to make and I love the spice on them.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I agree…we love these too. ENJOY!
Paige
Such a delicious idea! I love this and will try them this weekend!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy to make, and so much healthier than takeout too.
Elaine
Finally there is a guilt-free recipe that I can use any time I crave some fries. Keeping them crispy on the outside while soft inside is just the way I like it. And great tips on spicy seasoning!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…these are so much healthier than takeout….and taste better too.
Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
Oh my, Gloria! French fries are my weakness! These look so amazing and I cannot believe you used just 1 Tbsp of oil! We don’t have an air fryer yet, it is now going on my wish list! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know right….basically NO oil and crispy fries….amazing!!