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Air fryer masala fries

Published July 13, 2022 | Updated December 14, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Bursting with Indian masala flavors, our air fryer masala fries are crispy and SO easy to make! No more paying expensive restaurant prices for Indian fries, you’ll be making your own! Perfect as a tasty snack dipped in your favorite dipping sauce or to spice up the main meal, you’re going to LOVE this easy recipe!

Air fryer masala fries and a dipping sauce.

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Why you’ll love air fried masala fries

  • No need to turn the oven on, you can make them in your air fryer.
  • They make the perfect game-day snack, appetizer, or side dish.
  • They are inexpensive to make and can save you money on restaurant fries.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, corn starch, kosher salt, olive oil, fries, garlic powder, garam masala, kashmiri red chili powder, lemon, ground turmeric, chaat masala.

Bite into one of these air fryer masala fries and you’ll be treated to crispy, tasty fries. Perfectly balanced, you’ll find it hard to eat traditional French fries again!

What is masala?

You won’t find a set recipe for masala.

Masala is a delicious blend of many different spices that can either be in a paste or powder form.

For this air fryer masala fries recipe, we’ve used two different masala blends.

Garam masala is a blend of cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, and cloves.

And we’ve also used chaat masala, which is a very different spice blend that is usually made of spices including coriander, cumin, red chili powder, asafoetida, and amchoor.

A plate filled with masala fries and a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Play with the flavors

Make your masala fries the way YOU want them.

Play with the spices, and make your garam masala using the spices YOU love.

Make your chaat masala and ensure that the spices suit YOU.

Throw a curve ball and melt some cheese on top of the fries – they taste fantastic!

Can I use frozen French fries?

Yes, you can!

Frozen French fries work perfectly.

Don’t defrost them before air frying them, as they tend to go a little soggy.

How do I store leftover fries?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.

Reheat them in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F/190°C.

If you’ve used fresh russet potatoes, they will freeze for up to 3 months, but don’t freeze if you have used frozen fries.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Frozen
    If you are using frozen French fries then don’t defrost them before using them, as they go soggy
  • You don’t have to peel
    Leave the potato skin on your fries for extra flavor.
  • Soak them
    Don’t skip the soaking, as this makes the fries crispier.
  • Prefer slices?
    Have masala potato slices instead, you may need to adjust the cook times.
  • Dry them
    Make sure you pat dry them, if they are still moist, they won’t make crisp fries.
  • Cheese
    If you want cheesy masala fries adding cheese will give the perfect cheesy flavor combination!
  • Watch closely
    Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.
Air fried masala fries on a plate with sweet chili dipping sauce.

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How to make air fryer masala fries with step-by-step instructions

Our air fryer masala fries recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/205°C.

If you are making homemade French fries

Peel and cut your russet potatoes into long fries, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

Then, place them into a large mixing bowl full of water to soak for a minimum of 10 minutes, but preferably longer, to remove any excess starch.

Drain your French fries and pat them dry.

If you are using frozen French fries

You can air fry frozen French fries, please see the packet for instructions.

Add the dried potatoes to a dry mixing bowl.

Then, add olive oil, cornstarch, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt.

Toss the frozen oven chips in the masala blend.
Place the fries in a bowl, add spices, and toss to combine.
Uncooked masala fries in an air fryer basket.
Place the fries in your air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fried masala fries in a basket.
Air fry for 10 – 12 minutes.

Toss so that the fries are evenly coated with all the spices.

Place them in your air fryer basket in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly.

Air fry according to the fries packet instructions, shaking the basket halfway through.

When cooked, the masala fries will be lovely crispy fries.

Remove them from the air fryer basket and serve them immediately.

Enjoy your masala French fries!

A bowl of delicious masala fries and a dipping sauce.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fryer French fries with masala flavoring and would love to hear how you got on with making them.

Please leave a comment below, and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

A plate of air fryer masala fries with sweet chili sauce.
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Air fryer masala fries

So easy and SO tasty air fryer masala fries are bursting with Indian flavors! No need to pay for takeouts, you can make these at home! They are great for game days and nights, as a tasty snack or appetizer dipped in your favorite dipping sauce and they'll only take 25 minutes to make!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Servings4
Calories184
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: American, Indian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Mixing bowl set.
Mixing bowl
Air fryer
Silicone basket – optional

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Russet potatoes washed and dried or frozen fries
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala
  • ¼ tsp Chaat masala
  • ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/205°C

If you are making homemade French fries

  • Cut your potatoes into long fries, approximately ½" thick, then place them in a mixing bowl filled with water and soak for a minimum of 10 minutes
    2 medium Russet potatoes
  • Drain your fries and pat them dry. Add them to a dry mixing bowl, add oil, cornstarch, chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt, and toss until the fries are evenly coated
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 tsp Chili powder, ¼ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Chaat masala, ¼ tsp Ground turmeric, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Now, place them in your air fryer basket in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly. Cook for approximately 25 minutes until the fries are crispy, shaking halfway through, remove from the air fryer, serve immediately and enjoy!

If you are using frozen French fries

  • You can air fry frozen French fries, please see the packet for cooking instructions. Add the frozen fries to a mixing bowl. Then, add olive oil, cornstarch, chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Toss the frozen oven chips in the masala blend
    2 medium Russet potatoes, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 tsp Chili powder, ¼ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Chaat masala, ¼ tsp Ground turmeric, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Now, place them in your air fryer basket in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly. Air fry according to the fries packet instructions, shaking the basket halfway through. When cooked, the masala fries will be lovely crispy fries. Remove them from the air fryer basket and serve them immediately. Enjoy your masala French fries!

Notes

Frozen
 If you are using frozen French fries then don’t defrost them before using them, as they go soggy
Don’t have to peel
 Leave the potato skin on your fries for extra flavor
Soak them
 Don’t skip the soaking as this makes the fries crispier
Prefer slices?
 Have masala potato slices instead, you may need to adjust the cook times
Dry them
 Make sure you pat dry them, if they are still moist, then they won’t make crisp fries
Cheese
 If you want cheesy masala fries adding cheese will give the perfect cheesy flavor combination!
Please note
 Air fryers differ, and so do the size of your fries, so keep an eye on them, you may need a longer or shorter time to cook them

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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