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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Need something to dip your fries into? Check out these sauces:
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.
Liz Mays
These look so good! The guys would love that extra kick. We never get to make homemade fries!
Chef G
Spicy fries are the best.
Keikilani
I am obsessed with crispy fries! I have never heard of Actifry. I want one now!
Chef G
They work great.
Lois Alter Mark
OMG those look amazing! I could eat French fries all day and I especially love them crispy.
Chef G
We love them too.
Bri
I love eating crispy fries. Now that I know the ActiFry exist I must have one.
Chef G
They work awesome!!
Pam
I love a good french fry! These sound really yummy, and now I am craving french fries.
Chef G
These are so good…and much healthier too.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That’s it. Day after day with all these awesome recipes….I am moving in with your family!
Chef G
HAHAH…well thanks!!
Janeane Davis
Those fries look so delicious! I really enjoy fries when they are crispy and delicious. I would like to be able to make them for my family
Chef G
They are the best fries ever. We love them.
Kristin
Homemade fries are so much better than the fast stuff. Those look amazing!
Chef G
They are awesome…we love them.
Tonya C
I bet my kids would love homemade french fries. We’ve never made them from scratch before. Thanks for the recipe.
Chef G
Yes they would LOVE them…and they are much healthier too.
Rosey
I would love to try it. And the fries do look tasty good too. 🙂
Chef G
Thanks sure hope you do.
Carol Bryant
My wife loves spicy anything. I need to show her this recipe so we can make them for the Super Bowl game!
Chef G
Enjoy…the fries and the game.
Laura Funk
Seriously this is the coolest invention! I really want one now
Chef G
They really work great!!
Amanda Love
We love spicy foods too and so I’d love to give this a try. I always have chili and cayenne pepper on hand.
Chef G
Enjoy….they really are good.
Kristen
Loving the idea of Paprika! YUM!!!
Chef G
Paprika is awesome…I have like 4 different kinds.
keikilani
I love french fries so much! My 3 year old and I could eat them all day. These look so yummy.
Chef G
My 3 year old grandson could too.