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Healthy Air‑Fryer French Fries

Recipe by Coach Online Matty Sánchez on InstagramAdded 8 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These airy, crispy fries are a low‑carb, high‑flavor alternative to traditional chips. Seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and turmeric, they’re easy to make in an air fryer and perfect for a quick, guilt‑free snack or side dish.

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Method

  1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly.

  2. Cut each potato in half, then make vertical cuts to create a cross‑cut pattern, leaving the ends intact for later use.

  3. Separate the ends and set them aside.

  4. Cut the remaining potato pieces into bite‑size sticks, maximizing the number of cuts to increase the surface area.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cut potato sticks have plenty of exposed surface. Keep the pieces bite-size for even cooking.

  5. Place the sticks in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and turmeric, then mix well to coat evenly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Seasoning is distributed over the sticks. Mix until the coating looks even.

  6. Transfer the seasoned sticks to an air fryer basket and cook at your preferred temperature and time, typically 15–20 minutes, until golden and crispy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Fries are golden and crisp. Arrange them in a single layer in the basket.

Tips while you cook

Leave potato ends intact
Cut the potatoes cross‑wise but keep the ends whole for later use.
Maximize surface area
Make as many cuts as possible when slicing sticks to increase crispiness.
Season before air‑frying
Toss the sticks with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and turmeric until evenly coated.
Cook until golden
Air‑fry for 15–20 minutes, checking for a golden, crispy finish.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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