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Crispy Spicy Fries

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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! 

Close up of Crispy Spicy Fries ready to eat.

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.

Potatoes getting cut to make the spicy fries.

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:

Fries getting seasoned before cooking.

How To Make Spicy Fries

  1. Wash and cut your potatoes into sticks (you don’t even have to peel them)
  2. Toss with a bit of oil (I used avocado)
  3. Season with some spicy heat
  4. 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.

Fries in the air fryer.

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.

A basket full of spicy fries ready to eat.

Spicy Seasonings

We love spicy foods. There are LOTS of ways to spice up your fries. Here are a few suggestions:

You can have fun experimenting. Combine several spices to create your very homemade seasoning blend.

Crispy fry getting dunked into ketchup.

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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Close up of Crispy Spicy Fries ready to eat.

Crispy Spicy Fries

Who says fries can’t be healthy? These Crispy Spicy Fries are just what they say…crispy, on the outside, spiced with smokey heat and NOT deep fried!!
5 from 63 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Air Fryer Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • smoked sea salt (to taste)
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Instructions

  • Cut washed potatoes into fries. Feel free to leave the peel on. 
  • Place in a bowl and coat with 1/2 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!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 1170mg | Fiber: 7g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 9.3mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Amanda

    You’ve hit my weak spot with these fries, Gloria! I LOVE a good crispy fry that’s soft on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. So much so that I’ll eat all of the fries on the plate before I eat anything else, and people will ask me if there’s something wrong with the main dish on my plate. LOL. I’ll have to check out this airfryer too. It looks like the way to make the perfect fries at home!

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  2. Natalie

    I’m such a HUGE potato fan. Especially fries. I must say these are really super delicious looking fries. They look tasty and crispy. My favorite combo. Love the spices you used here. Just yum!

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  5. Dawn

    I love fries and every so often I get a real hankering for them! Love that you made them spicy and your options…particularly smoked paprika (a fave of mine). Because these are on the healthier side I don’t mind eating extra 😉

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  6. Dana

    I’ve yet to try homemade fries in the air fryer! I really need to give that a go because these sound awesome and I don’t use my air fryer nearly enough. I tried the oven once… and for homemade fries, that’s just a big NO. Lol.

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  7. Jennifer Bigler

    I am addicted to fries. I have never met a potato that I didn’t like and fries are my weakness. I have been wanting one of these air fryers for some time and this recipe just made me realize that I NEED one. I can’t believe you make fries that beautiful with 1 TBSP. of oil. Avocado Oil is my favorite to use too. These are going to be a hit.

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  8. swathi

    I am thinking of get air fryer, but hubby is strict no as he doesn’t want another kitchen equipment. I have to convince him with your recipe. These are crispy fries, that too with 1 tablespoon oil also love the combo of spices you used

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  9. Annemarie

    How many cooking things does one person need? Apparently one more! Because those fries look awesome and the thought of being able to enjoy crispy fries without all that oil is a compelling argument. And great ideas for seasoning variations. I want to try them all. Buffalo wing seasoning and some blue cheese? Yum!

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  10. Sean

    ARGH these air-fryer recipes are KILLING ME! I mean, not in an unhealthy artery-clogging way – certainly not when compared to regular frying. I mean they’re making me want to do all kinds of fried food recipes (because I love them), but I’m trying to resist the temptation to actually go out and buy an air-fryer. But my resolve is weakening… and these might be the fries that break the camel’s back. They look absolutely perfect, and I love the spiced touch that you’ve added – especially the doubling down on smoke with the salt and the paprika!

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  11. Tammy

    I have been on the fence about getting an airfryer for such a long time now because I already have so many kitchen gadgets but honestly can you really ever have too many? ;D Either way, these fries look fantastic! Maybe for the holidays I’ll finally bite the bullet and get one ^_^

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  12. Melissa

    These look delicious Gloria!! I’ve wanted the ActiFry since it came out but Santa seems to skip it every year (lol) guess I’ll just have to spoil myself to be able to make these yummy fries!

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  14. Julia

    Haha! My husband also rolled his eyes when I got my ActiFry a few years ago. We barely use it now. Alan loves his fries in inhuman servings so even one batch isn’t enough. But when we used it originally, it was so good and delicious! Maybe I’ll make the fries again soon, I haven’t done so in a while.

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  15. Veena Azmanov

    We love crispy spicy fries but currently have to make them in an oven. I would love to have the airfryer. Going to put it on the Christmas list so hubby can see. These look delicious.

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  18. Noel Lizotte

    We all need more spice in our lives! The best fries are the crispy ones! Soggy, soft and saggy fries just don’t cut it in my book … that’s a whole nother side dish

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  20. Claudia Lamascolo

    I never heard of this kind but they sure fantastic. I love my fries crispy and not soggy. These are just the perfect side dish, I like to dip my fries in blue cheese dressing . I know its strange but I just love them,

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  22. Tracy Koslicki

    Gah!! I kind of hate that you’ve now given me such a compelling argument to get another “cooking thing” because we just don’t have the space! But healthy fries? That’s the way to this potato lovers heart so it sounds like an AirFryer is going on MY Christmas wish list this year!!

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  26. Lisa

    What planet have I been living on? One tablespoon of oil for a batch of french fries? Seriously. I’ve got to get one of those machines. I imagine it would make crispy chicken and fish in it as well? You’re french fries look hand-to-mouth good and the spice blend must give them a nice tingle. Love this recipe.

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  27. Linda

    This is the answer to my obsession! Crispy, spicy, and most importantly…HEALTHY! I should check out Actifry now so I can enjoy french fries with less guilty feeling.

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  28. Tara

    Like your husband, I really try to avoid buying more cooking appliances. But these fries look so crispy, it’s making me rethink that! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  30. Marisa Franca

    We do love our potatoes especially made into fries. We try to watch our fried foods so we haven’t been deep frying very much but these fries look perfect without deep frying. Hubby may frown at an Instant Pot but I think he’d be on board for some way to have our fries.

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  32. Carmy

    I feel you! My partner was like, do we really need another kitchen gadget? and I’m like YES, YES I DO haha. I love making fries in my air fryer and I’ll have to try this spicy version next. It’ll def make my partner regret not wanting one at first haha

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  35. Jolina

    I’ve always wondered about whether an ActiFry is worth it. We are overflowing with cooking things too lol. But I think being able to fry with that small amount of oil is a big deal! And these fries look super crispy. We love it simply with just sea salt. Maybe a little cayenne when we’re feeling a little fancy.

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  36. Veena Azmanov

    I don’t have an AirFryer but now I added one to my wish-list. I bet you can do more than just crispy potatoes in there. These look so crisp and delish. Best part not too greasy.

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  38. Denise

    Wow I didn’t realize these were healthy fries! I love that you only used 1 tablespoons of oil. The seasonings are great too. We eat homemade fries almond weekly so I’ll have to give these a try!

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