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.
Kim Beaulieu
These were SO delicious. I’m a sucker for a spicy french fry recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Me too, and the great thing is you can make them as spicy as you like.
Tina
My whole family loved these crispy fries! Will be making them again soon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed these crispy spicy fries.
Katie
Such a delicious crispy fry recipe! My whole family really enjoyed it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe for fries made in the air fryer.
Dennis
Your air fryer spicy fries recipe made the best french fries I have ever made at home. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Air fryer fries are crispy without all the oil. We can enjoy them more often.
Lauren
I love how crispy fries come out when cooked in the air fryer. My husband and I love spicy food – can’t wait to make a batch of these fries soon!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The best part is you can make them as spicy as you like.
Nicole
These fries are perfect! My family loves the spice mix. We never have leftovers!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right. We love how these fries turn out too.
Enriqueta E Lemoine
I just got a new air fryer, and this was the first recipe I had cooked it. You nailed it with the spice combination. We all love it, and I’m sure I’ll make it again. Thanks for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this recipe for spicy fries.
Debra
Yes, please! I finally broke down and got an air fryer. It arrives tomorrow. This will be top of the list.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You will love having an air fryer….they are awesome. ENJOY!
JO
You had me at ‘spicy’! I’m a huge potato addict and I can never stop eating fries. My biggest weakness! So glad these are air fried! Much healthier than the regular ones.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can make them as spicy as you like. Totally love air fries….the best.
Natalie
These fries look absolutely amazing. So crispy and so delicious. I love that you used avocado oil here in this recipe. Makes these fries so much healthier. Perfection!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never say not to healthy fries….and you can enjoy them more often too.
Alena
Crispy fries are my absolute favorite thing to make in the air fryer. And I love how spicy these are!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We do love to play with the spice profile in this recipe.
Sara
We LOVE spicy foods, and fries! This is such a perfect combination of both! And to pair them with that spicy mayo … we love this recipe and will be using it all summer now! Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. ENJOY!!
Charity
All the crispy please! Fries are one of the things I’ve been missing most. Time to break out the airfryer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
No need to miss out on eating fries, especially cooked in the air fryer.
Marwin Brown
These look delicious! Love the use of the air fryer
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this spicy fry recipe a try soon.
Jen
Using smoked paprika vs regular really makes all the difference. I can’t wait to make it again.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES smoked paprika rocks in recipes. We love it.