Made from fresh russet potatoes and finished hot with seasoning, these Five Guys fries deliver that just-cooked, crave-worthy bite—no soggy fries, no shortcuts. Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This Five Guys french fries recipe is effortless, so whether you use the air fryer or the oven, you get fries that are crispy, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating.
Wash and thoroughly dry the potato, then cut it into ¼-inch thick fries. Pat them dry with paper towels.Transfer to a bowl and toss with the avocado oil until evenly coated.
STEP 1: PREP THE POTATOES
STEP 2: START COOKING THE FRIES
For the air fryer, place the fries in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
For the oven, add seasoning and cook on a baking sheet at 450°F for 25–35 minutes.
STEP 3: MIX THE SEASONING
While the fries cook, combine the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
STEP 4: SEASON AND FINISH
Transfer the partially cooked fries back to the bowl and toss with seasoning mix. Return them to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4–6 minutes at 400°F, until crisp.
STEP 5: FINAL TOSS & SERVE
Remove the fries from the air fryer and immediately toss with the remaining seasoning. Serve hot and enjoy while perfectly crispy.
PRO TIPS
- Slice the fries thick to keep the insides fluffy and outsides crispy
- Don't overcrowd the fries so they crisp evenly
- Add caramelized onions and burger sauce for animal style fries
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