Crispy, fluffy, and just as quick as frozen fries, these homemade air fryer steak fries are a game-changer for weeknight sides. Enjoy these crispy steak fries with your favorite dipping sauce. All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time.
These crispy air fryer steak fries are thick, golden, and fluffy on the inside-everything you want in a fry. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or pair them with a juicy burger like my Cast Iron Burgers or Turkey Smash Burgers for an easy weeknight dinner.
Key Ingredients
- Potatoes. I prefer Yukon gold potatoes for their buttery texture, but russet or sweet potatoes work too, just keep in mind the cook time may vary slightly.
- Oil. I recommend extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, but vegetable oil is another good option. Or, if necessary, use a cooking spray and spray the homemade steak fries liberally before tossing them with seasonings.
- Seasonings. I kept it simple to make this recipe realistic for everyday cooking. All you'll need is salt, paprika and garlic powder. My homemade French fry seasoning is another great seasoning to try, too!
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
- Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and sprinkle with oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss until well coated in the spices.
- Spread the potato wedges in the air fryer basket or tray and cook until fork-tender and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the homemade fries with flaky sea salt and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Sarah's Top Tips
- Preheat your air fryer for the best crispy fries.
- Don't overcrowd; cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
- Scrub potatoes well to remove any dirt before slicing.
- Start checking the fries at 20 minutes and adjust cooking time based on thickness and air fryer model.
Serving Suggestions
These delicious fries make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a quick side dish that can be paired with so many dishes. Try them with Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Sausage and Peppers, or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Don't forget the dip; ketchup, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo are all great choices.
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Air Fryer Steak Fries
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add the sliced potatoes, oil and spices. Toss all of the ingredients together until all of the potatoes are coated.1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Place in the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve with flakey salt and ketchup.
Sarah's Tips
- Preheat your air fryer for crispier edges and even browning.
- Scrub potatoes well to remove dirt. Yukon golds have thin skins but still need a good rinse.
- Check for doneness at 20 minutes. Timing varies by air fryer model and wedge thickness; some cook faster than others.
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
- Cutting board
Michelle says
This was amazing! I don't usually like cooking because of the mess and time it takes but this was easy to make and delicious!
Sarah Hill says
Hi Michelle, really happy you enjoyed these fries. Hoping it inspires you to do more cooking 🙂