Air-Fryer French Fries

To start, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Scrub your potatoes, and cut them into about 1-inch-thick sticks using a sharp chef's knife. Place the potato sticks in a large bowl, and cover with ice-cold water. Let the spuds soak in the water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Toss the dried potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Editor's Tip: Soaking the potatoes helps remove some of the excess starch. This gives you a more tender, crispy fry.

For the best (and crispiest) results, cook the fries in batches so they don't overcrowd. Grease the air-fryer basket, and arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket. Cook until crispy and golden, 15 to 17 minutes per batch, stirring and turning the potatoes every five to seven minutes so they brown evenly. Continue to cook until you've worked through all your fries. If you like, sprinkle all the cooked fries with chopped fresh parsley—this adds a great pop of color. Then break out a bottle of the best ketchup!