These air fryer Sriracha fries are the best French fries for anyone who loves spicy food—golden, crispy, and spicy!
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Soak Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings::3
Ingredients
2 to 3 russet potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 pinch salt
Directions
Cut potatoes into fries. Place cut fries into a bowl of water; soak for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack over the sheet.
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Drain fries, and pat dry with a paper towel. Place fries in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, and salt. Seal the bag and toss to coat.
Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket in a single flat layer, not stacked. You will have to work in batches.
Air fry until crispy and golden brown, about 13 minutes.
Place fries on the prepared baking sheet; keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat with remaining fries.
Place fries on a platter; drizzle with remaining sriracha. Enjoy.
Cook’s Note
I bought an electronic French fry cutter online. I highly recommend it to get perfectly uniform shape fries.
Soaking the fries removes excess starch and allows them to crisp up.