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.
Stephanie Simmons
These look so good! I love making homemade fries – especially when they’re seasoned with yummy spices!
Homemade & Yummy
These are so delicious…and the fact they are healthier…you can enjoy them more often.
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
Homemade & Yummy
These are NOT soggy at all…you really need to give them a try.
Jacqueline Debono
I don’t have an Actifry but these fries look so good I think I should look into getting one. I love the idea of spicying them up too!!
Homemade & Yummy
You will love this “cooking thing” in your kitchen for sure.
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,
Homemade & Yummy
These fries are perfect for dipping into anything you like. ENJOY!!
Stacy Streuli
Looks really yummy! I love spicy french fries 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
The only way I make fries…ever!!
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!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well sometimes we just NEED things…that we didn’t know we needed.
Debra
Wow. A crunchy fry without so much oil? Sign me up! You’ve got me interested in buying a gadget that I didn’t even know existed.
Homemade & Yummy
Check out the link above the recipe card…you will LOVE it!!
Adriana Lopez Martin
You had me at spicy! Love good crispy fries but with a nice spicy flavor to contrast. Now I need a cold glass of beer and that is my Friday cheers!
Homemade & Yummy
YUP…these are the ONLY fries I make….EVER!!
Arlene Mobley
Wow these look delicious. I haven’t used my airfryer in a couple of months. I can’t wait to try these!
Homemade & Yummy
Well, now you have a delicious reason to bring it out. ENJOY!
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.
Homemade & Yummy
YES…I have done lots of different things in the Actifry. It does an amazing job for sure.
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you do…there is a link above the recipe card. ENJOY!
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.
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you get an Actifry…you won’t be disappointed. There is a link above the recipe card.
Melissa Griffiths
Yep – I think this was a kitchen thing you NEEDED! These look so good and totally fried! Yum!
Homemade & Yummy
Well he sure does not regret it now I can tell you.
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.
Homemade & Yummy
This is the ONLY way I make fries….even when I am feeding a crowd. YOU (and HE) will love it for sure.
dikla frances
You had me with Fries!!! LOL
No way I would ever think these fries are not 100% fried!!! LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the ONLY way I make fries…EVER!