Who says fries can’t be healthy? Crispy Spicy Fries sure are. These spicy homemade chips are crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, all with a hint of heat.
Save yourself some calories and all the mess of deep-fried food. These are the best air fryer french fries. They produce a cleaner taste with minimal oil.
Fries in the air fryer taste just as good as traditional ones made in oil. This seasoned fries recipe is sure to please. They are crispy golden brown with a spicy kick. Lighter and less greasy, retaining more of the natural potato flavour.
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 fries we have eaten.
Air Fryer Fries With Minimal Ingredients
Not many things are needed for these easy homemade fries.
- fresh potatoes
- oil (I used avocado)
- spicy seasoning
- salt ( I used smoked sea salt)
The best way to get all the crunch without all the oil is by using an air fryer. 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.
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 the air fryer.
Did you get that? 1 TABLESPOON of oil to make these quick and easy spicy fries in the air fryer. 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, and different seasonings can influence the flavour. 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 alongside Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks.
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Air Fryer Spicy Fries
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons 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.
Mama to 5 BLessings
Those look great! So much more healthier to eat homemade fries. My husband would love the kick you added to them!
Chef G
They are much healthier for sure. We love the spice too.
Heather lawrence
Thanks for the reminder!
I have an active fry and our paddle melted and I need to get a new one.
(make sure you don’t try and take it out when it’s warm as they melt…oops!!)
These fries look delicious!
Chef G
Good to know….thanks!!
Cathy
I’ve never heard of the ActiFry, but if those fries taste even remotely as good as they look I’m guessing they’re amazing!!
Chef G
They totally rock!!
Monica
I’ve been thinking about an Actifry since they came out, but couldn’t justify another kitchen gadget (sound familiar???). Fried food is the bomb but we are trying to be healthier this year. Your fries look amazing!
Chef G
I totally agree…thought I would never use it. This is the only way we make fries!!
Ali @ Home & Plate
Yum… I love fries cooked at home and I think the spicy outside and soft center is my kind of fry. Perfect for game day this weekend.
Chef G
We love spicy fries. Enjoy the fries and the game.
LydiaF
Those fries look crunchy and tasty. My blogging friend Joanne from What’s On The List has both an air fryer and a thermomix and I’m always amazed at the wonderful food she makes without her stove 🙂
Chef G
They truly come out wonderful.
Rebecca Bryant
I do love me some fries. These sound amazing and I love you got them crispy with out frying them.
Chef G
They are really yummy.
Platter Talk
Our family of boys will love this french fry idea; thanks so much for sharing!
Chef G
They are really good….and you can spice them us you like.
Jessica Harlow
I’ve never heard of an ActiFry, but these fries look amazing. We like spicy foods too and adding a little chili powder or smoked seasoning sounds like a great idea. Yum!
Chef G
The ActiFry works awesome…we LOVE it!!
Athena
I have never heard of the Actifry but I am definitely going to check it out. What a great idea and much more healthy. Those fries look amazing and my kids are addicted to fries so this would be great for them to try.
Chef G
They are amazing….my grandson loves them. He asks for them all the time.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
I have to admit that I prefer my fries soggy, but these sound really good. Love me some spicy fries.
Chef G
Well you can put some gravy on them and make them soggy LOL.
Heidi @ Food Doodles
Yummy! I loooove spicy fries! I’ve never heard of an actifry either but the results look great 🙂 I’m going to read some more about it. Your fries look awesome, I could go for some right now 🙂
Chef G
Spicy fries are the best right?? ActiFry is awesome….results are fantastic!!
Alanna @ One Tough Cookie
This is so interesting; I’d never heard of an ActiFry before. These fries do look delectable!
Chef G
Really you have never heard of ActiFry?? Well hands down the best way to make healthy awesome fries. It can be used for lots of other things too…that just happens to be our favourite method of making fries.
Mel @ The Refreshanista
these fries look super delicious! i love spicy fries 🙂
Chef G
We do too…and the are!!
Jason Sandeman
That’s weird, I don’t see any affiliate links…
I have a friend who got one of these Actifry machines, and I have no idea how they work. I would like to try one soon. I have a liking for fries way too much! And fried chicken, fish, etc. I love the fryer! The fries look lovely in this photo.
Chef G
It’s AWESOME!!
Dawn Nieves
These look so good! I think I need one of those to make homemade fries!
Chef G
We love making these fries.