đź•’ Time & Temp
Temperature: 190°C
Total time: 15–20 minutes
Shake/turn: Every 5–6 minutes
👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step (Air Fryer)
1. Prep for crispiness (same secret applies)
Cut potatoes into even 1 cm sticks
Soak in ice water for 30 minutes
Drain and dry completely (this step is critical)
2. Season smartly
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with:
Olive oil
Garlic (fresh or powder)
Smoked paprika
Black pepper
ONLY half of the Parmesan
Go light on salt (Parmesan already brings saltiness)
👉 Pro tip: Adding all the cheese now can cause burning in an air fryer—half now, half later is key.
3. Air fry correctly
Preheat air fryer to 190°C (important for crisping)
Place fries in the basket in a single layer
Cook in batches if needed (overcrowding = soggy fries)
Air fry 15–20 minutes
Shake basket or turn fries every 5–6 minutes
4. Finish like a pro
While fries are still hot, toss with:
Remaining Parmesan
Fresh chopped parsley
The residual heat melts the cheese without burning it
đź’ˇ Extra Pro Tips
For extra crunch: add 1 teaspoon cornstarch during seasoning
For golden color: lightly spray fries with oil halfway through
For spicy version: add chili flakes or cayenne
🥣 Best Dips for Air-Fried Fries
Garlic Lemon Mayo
Spicy Ketchup + Sriracha
Parmesan Ranch
If you want, I can also give you:
A frozen-fries air fryer version
A no-cheese garlic fries option
Or
a restaurant-style truffle fries upgrade