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.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, these are the ONLY fries I ever make. They come out perfect every time.
Crystal Faulkner
This is such a cool recipe. Thank you for sharing! Love it.
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give it a try soon.
Chef Mireille
I really like the spice combination you used on the fries and who doesnt love frnch fries – I love them for any meal!
Homemade & Yummy
That is the fun part of this recipe. You can spice them up any way you like…the combination is endless.
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 😉
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….yes you CAN enjoy these fries much more often for sure.
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.
Homemade & Yummy
YES…you will be thrilled with the results. Give it a try…SOON!!!
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.
Homemade & Yummy
These are the ONLY fries I make…and we LOVE them.
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
Homemade & Yummy
If he loves fries…he will LOVE these. You really NEED one of these for make healthy fries.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
ALL the seasonings work for sure.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Well you might as well bite the bullet and buy one. Once you taste these fries (and other delicious recipes) you won’t regret it.
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 ^_^
Homemade & Yummy
I think you should for sure put this on your “Christmas Wish List”.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
I think to need to talk to Santa…and give him an update!!
Jyothi (Jo)
Wow just looking at these you have me wishing for them. You had me at spicy! I’m a huge sucker for all things spicy. these look amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
You can make them as spicy as you like….so good!
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.
Homemade & Yummy
My hubby LOVES these…and is happy we got another “cooking thing”. Dig it out and give these a try…just make a crowd sized batch!!
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.
Homemade & Yummy
YOU will LOVE it…and the fries too!
Nicolas Hortense
Wow I have never used an actifry before but I can see it does the job. Super quick and efficient! Thanks for sharing Gloria!!
Homemade & Yummy
Put it on your Christmas list…you will love it.