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.
Chelsey
These look deee-vine! I love thick cut fries and these are them! Perfectly crispy and the seasonings look spot on. Will definitely have to give these a go!
Homemade & Yummy
These are the ONLY fries I make…so delicious.
Molly Kumar
These look soooo yummm n crispy brown. I love homemade fries and these look amazing.
Homemade & Yummy
They are crispy for sure.
Julie
I’ve always wondered the secret to super crispy fries at home – these look just like restaurant quality, I can’t believe how little oil you used!
Homemade & Yummy
Perfectly crispy and so easy to make…without ALL the oil.
Chef Markus Mueller
YES! Absolutely love homemade fries. I make them probably once or twice a week myself! My daughter is a huge fan, and she is at that 2 year old stage where she is very selective about what she eats, so if she eats these at least shes eating something ‘somewhat healthy’ and not processed! I want to try your spice mix on sweet potato fries!
Homemade & Yummy
The spice would work great on sweet potato fries…I have done it too!!
Sam
Wow these look SO crispy!! I can’t believe it only took a tiny bit of oil to get those results! I need to get my hands on an air fryer asap!!!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…you will LOVE the results.
Lauren
So relatable!! My husband also rolls his eyes at the requests for new kitchen gear! But if I can make these fries I bet it’s worth it, they look like the perfect crisp and spice!
Homemade & Yummy
You will have him convinced from the very first time he eats these fries.
Kitty
I love spicy fries so much! I’m going to make these for game day and top them with cheese and scallions!
Homemade & Yummy
That sounds like a GREAT tasty plan. Enjoy!!
Sharon
French fries are my BFF. So good for summer and to make for football season snacking. I’m going to have to check this fryer out now.
Homemade & Yummy
Well just ask my hubby…. he is glad we have it now!!
Anne Murphy
I’ve heard very good things about those gadgets! And the fries look excellent.
Homemade & Yummy
YES these gadgets are amazing!! The fries are too.
Nicoletta Sugarlovespices
Every time with Loreto we see an air fryer in the store we say “we gotta buy one!”. We haven’t done it yet, but seeing your wonderful fries has given me one more reason. You know, french fries are my weakness. I even have a shirt that says: Give me French Fries Forever” 🙂 .
Homemade & Yummy
YES…you will not regret it. The fries are amazing.
Carolyn
I love when fries are spicy! These sound so up my alley!
Homemade & Yummy
We like spicy fries too. Feel free to use whatever combination of spices you like.
Jordan
Ummm if an air fryer can make fries that look this crispy I am 100% sold. We love potatoes in this house!
Homemade & Yummy
YES the fries are amazing.
Wilhelmina Wessel
These fries look so perfectly crisp!
Homemade & Yummy
Crispy and delicious.
Liren
Wow, you’ve convinced me I need an airfryer!
Homemade & Yummy
You won’t regret it…just ask my husband!! The fries are amazing!!
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!
Homemade & Yummy
If you love fries….these are the best. I think you need to invest in an ActiFry. Just ask my husband….he is now convinced we really did need another “cooking thing”.