Whole30 French Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
These Whole30 French Fries are golden crispy and so delicious! They are an easy and healthy version of classic fries. These are the best homemade fries. Great with chicken, steak, burgers, or by themselves!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy French fries! Need I say more?
- They can be made in an air fryer or in the oven.
- You will love these Air Fryer Hash Browns too!
- These fries are made with only 4 ingredients total.
- They are a blank canvas and can be enjoyed in many different ways.
- These Whole30 French fries are great with ketchup, Ranch, BBQ sauce, mustard and mayo!
- This recipe is Whole30 compliant, Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, Vegan, and sugar free.
- Check out these Whole30 Sweet Potato Fries and Japanese Sweet Potato Fries too!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Russet potatoes are the best for homemade French fries. These potatoes are high in starch. In addition, they are dense and have very little moisture in them naturally. I highly recommend using Russet potatoes for this recipe.
Avocado oil, coconut oil, or ghee can be used instead of olive oil.
A high quality sea salt makes all the difference in this recipe. I use Maldon sea salt which is flaky and delicious! A little ground pepper adds flavor too.
Feel free to add in a pinch of garlic powder, paprika or onion powder for even more flavor.
Load them up like these Buffalo Chicken Fries if desired!
Homemade Versus Restaurant Fries
Many restaurant fries are coated in flour, baking powder, or another flour before frying. Thus, restaurant fries are usually out of the question for Whole30.
These homemade Whole30 compliant fries are made with only potatoes, oil, sea salt and pepper. They are a great side dish for any meal!
How to Make – Air Fryer Method
Step 1
First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray air fryer pan with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Slice potatoes into long thin fries that are about ¼ inch thick. Add fries to a large bowl.
Step 3
Toss fries with olive oil, sea salt and pepper until fully coated.
Step 4
Arrange fries in a single layer on pan. Work in 2 batches if needed.
Step 5
Air fry for 18 to 20 minutes or until fries are crispy and fork tender.
Step 6
Finally, serve with desired sauces.
Oven Method
Step 1
First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray baking pan with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Slice potatoes into long thin fries that are about ¼ inch thick. Add fries to a large bowl.
Step 3
Toss fries with olive oil, sea salt and pepper until fully coated.
Step 4
Arrange fries in a single layer on pan.
Step 5
Cook for 20 minutes. Flip fries and cook for another 20 minutes or until crispy outside and fork tender.
Step 6
Finally, serve with desired sauces.
Expert Tips & Tricks
Use Russet potatoes for the best results.
Slice potatoes into equally sized fries for even cooking.
Toss fries until completely coated in oil and salt and pepper.
Arrange fries in one even layer. Do not overlap fries. If needed, air fry or bake in 2 batches.
Check to make sure fries are fork tender in the middle before serving. They will appear golden crispy on the outside, but check to make sure they are soft on the inside.
Sauces for Dipping
French fries are delicious by themselves, but they are a great vessel for sauces. Here are some ideas for Whole30 sauces. As always, double check labels and ingredients for Whole30 compliance.
- Ketchup
- BBQ sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic Aioli
How to Serve & Store
Serve Whole30 French fries hot from the oven or air fryer! They are best served as soon as possible.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add fries back to the air fryer or oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
If fries are homemade, then they are allowed on Whole30. Restaurant style fries are not compliant.
If they are homemade with compliant ingredients, then yes!
Russet potatoes are the best for fries since they are high in starch and low in moisture.
Yes, potatoes are allowed on Whole30.
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If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate a review! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. I would love for you to follow along! For more ideas, check out this Ultimate Guide to Whole30.
Get the Recipe: Whole30 French Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
Air Fryer Method
- First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray air fryer pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice Russet potatoes into long thin fries, about ¼ inch thickness. Add fries to a large bowl.
- Add in olive oil, sea salt and pepper to bowl. Toss to combine.
- Arrange fries in one even layer on pan. Do not overlap fries. Work in 2 batches if needed.
- Air fry for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Finally, remove from air fryer and serve with desired sauces.
Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice Russet potatoes into long thin fries, about ¼ inch thickness. Add fries to a large bowl.
- Add in olive oil, sea salt and pepper to bowl. Toss to combine.
- Arrange fries in one even layer on pan. Do not overlap fries.
- Cook for 20 minutes. Then flip fries and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Finally, remove from oven and serve with desired sauces.
Notes
- Slice potatoes into evenly sized fries. This helps with even cooking.
- Keep fries approximately ¼ inch thick. If they are thicker, they will need to be cooked longer.
- Avocado oil or refined coconut oil can replace olive oil.
- Feel free to add a pinch of garlic powder, paprika or onion powder if desired.
- Check to make sure fries are fork tender before serving. They will be crispy on the outside but double check they are soft inside.
- Store fries in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, air fry or bake until warm.
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11 Comments on “Whole30 French Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)”
Woah these look fantastic! And I just got an air fryer so i;m super stoked!