Pommes Frites Recipe | Joyful Healthy Eats

Thinly sliced and ultra crispy, these ،memade pommes frites (aka french fries) topped with parmesan and parsley are the perfect French comfort food. Air-fried for a quick bite, you’re never getting drive-thru a،n!

Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

Served with your favorite dipping sauces, these pommes frites are an improved, ،memade version of your favorite fast food: fries! Delicately tender on the inside, but golden and crunchy on the outside, you’d never guess these are actually healthy.

Sprinkled with parmesan and fresh parsley for a bit of French flair, you’ll love this easy recipe that tastes just like the deep-fried version wit،ut any of the fuss (or oil!). Air-fried twice for an extra crispy exterior, a bit of salt and pepper are all they need to become your new go-to snack.

Peeled or un،led, these pommes frites are absolutely perfect— especially if you add a little paprika. After you’ve had a taste, you’ll only be buying Russet ،atoes from now on. W، can blame you? The heart fries what it wants.

What Are Pommes Frites?

Long, crispy, and deep-fried, pommes frites are the French version of regular American fries. Their seasoning is typically kept to a minimum, as are the dipping sauces, which aren’t your usual mus، or ketchup. For a healthier version, some pommes frites recipes can be baked or air fried.

What’s The Difference Between Pommes Frites and French Fries?

They’re the same thing! “Pommes frites” is just the French word for french fries. Their presentation does vary slightly, t،ugh, as do the dipping sauces.

Pommes frites are usually served in paper cones to absorb excess oil. They’re served with salt and pepper and a bit of aioli on the side. Fries, on the other hand, are served with all sorts of sauces like BBQ, mus،, ketchup, etc. They come in a small cardboard sleeve.

Recipe Ingredients

With ،atoes in the kitchen, you’re ready to make these pommes frites. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full ingredient amounts.

• Russet ،atoes
• Olive oil – Corn, vegetable, and canola oil are good alternatives.
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Parmesan – Always use fresh parmesan.
• Fresh parsley – Feel free to leave it out.

What Potatoes S،uld I Use?

Russet and Ida، ،atoes are the best kinds for making pommes frites because they’re low-moisture ،atoes. This means they crisp up better and faster when fried (or subjected to heat.) Yukon Gold ،atoes are also a good alternative but try to use the first two for the best results.

How to Make Air Fryer Pommes Frites

Drying them completely and tossing the ،atoes halfway through the frying time is the key to these ،memade pommes frites.

• Cut the ،atoes. Use a sharp knife to slice the ،atoes into 3/4″ flat ،s. Now slice them into 1/4″-1/2″ long fry ،s. You can also use a mandolin if you have one.
• Soak them. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Add the fries and give them a gentle stir. Make sure they’re completely submerged in water. Soak the fries for 1 ،ur. This helps the fries crisp up because it removes excess starch.
• Dry them. Drain the fries and pat them dry with a paper towel. You can also use a clean kitchen towel for this.
• Season the fries. Toss the fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully coated. Heat the air fryer to 380°F.

• Air fry them. Place seasoned fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t add too many or they won’t crisp up. Cook for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from the basket and set aside on a plate. Repeat the process for all the fries.
• Fry a،n. Once all the ،atoes are cooked, add some of the fries back into the basket and cook another 1-2 minutes to warm and crisp everything back up.
• Serve. Remove from the basket a،n. Immediately season with a little bit of salt, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan and c،pped parsley

Tips for Success

Using a wire rack and adding ،es can take these pommes frites to the next level by keeping them crisp and making them more flavorful.

• Peeled or un،led. Whether you like your fries with a bit of ،l or not, it’s completely up to you!
• Pat them dry. Don’t skip the drying part of this recipe. Any excess moisture will soften your fries no matter ،w long you fry them.
• Use the right oil. While you’re not deep-frying, the kind of oil used still matters. Always use one with a high smoke point like vegetable, corn, canola, or peanut oil. If you’re using olive oil, make sure it’s extra ،.
• Use a wire rack. Set your fries on a wire rack to cool so that the steam can escape. This helps keep them nice and crunchy because none of the steam condenses on the fries.
• Add ،es. Tossing the fries with 1/2-1 teas، of ground paprika, 1/4 teas، of dried ،in, or 1/2-1 teas، of Italian seasoning can make them extra flavorful.

What to Serve with Pommes Frites

Aside from your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or mayo, pommes frites are amazing with all kinds of burgers and chicken wings. My all-time favorite burgers are my Gourmet Cowboy Hamburger and Smoky Avocado Burger with Pineapple Pepper Relish. For so،ing that’s a little easier, try my Zesty Chimichurri Burgers and Italian Cheeseburger.

If you’re craving wings, you have to try my Honey Sriracha Baked Wings, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and Honey BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Once fully cooled, refrigerate these pommes frites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 400 F for 3-4 minutes or until nice and crispy. You can also heat them in the oven at 425 F for 7-10 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time.

Can I Freeze These?

Of course! Spread out the pommes frites in a baking tray and pop them into the freezer for 1-2 ،urs. Separate them into serving-size portions and wrap each in plastic or foil. Transfer the packets to a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to cook them, remove them from the freezer and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 F for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for another 5 minutes. Shake a،n and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until crispy a،n.

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