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Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries

Published February 28, 2023 | Updated February 28, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Looking for a new way to satisfy your cravings for fries? Well, you’re in luck because our Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries recipe is about to rock your world! These golden brown fries are seasoned with a special blend of peri peri spices, giving them the right kick without leaving your tongue in flames. Give our Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries a try, and get ready to spice up your snack game!

Tasty, crispy peri peri fries made in the air fryer with a dipping sauce.

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We love dipping veggie fritters and mozzarella sticks in our peri peri sauce, and we know that our peri peri seasoning mix can give any food a spicy lift, so when we wanted fries in a hurry, then it seemed natural to grab some fries and the peri peri seasoning – right?

Move over oven peri peri fries; there’s a newer, crispier, and quicker kid in town!

Why you’ll love these spicy homemade fries

  • If you like food with a spicy kick, then these fries are perfect for you!
  • You’ll upgrade your fries game for movie night or game day.
  • With only three ingredients, these crispy fries are SO easy to make.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

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

Ingredients needed, olive oil, French fries, and peri peri seasoning mix.

Peri peri fries are a great snack to enjoy with a cold beer or soft drink, making them a perfect addition to your next happy hour.

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

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

If you are making peri peri seasoning mix

In a mixing bowl, add ground coriander, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, paprika, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cardamom, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, and mix it together.

If you are making homemade French fries

Peel and cut your russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes into long fries, approximately ½ inch thick.

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

Drain your French fries and pat them dry.

Frozen fries in an air fryer basket.
Air fry the French fries according to the packet instructions.
Cooked French fries in a mixing bowl coated with peri peri seasoning.
Toss the cooked French fries in peri peri seasoning mix.

If you are using frozen French fries

Preheat your air fryer according to the French fries packet instructions

Add your Frozen French fries to the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil (you could use grapeseed oil if you prefer), and, using your hands, make sure the fries are coated evenly with oil.

Then air fry according to the packet instructions until the frozen fries are cooked and golden brown, shaking halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.

Add the cooked fries to a mixing bowl and sprinkle the peri peri seasoning and toss to evenly coat.

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

Someone dipping a peri peri fry into sauce.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Preheat
    We pre-heat our air fryer, but you probably won’t need to if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer. 
  • 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 keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months, but do not freeze if cooking frozen fries.

How to store leftover fries

Air fryer peri peri fries keep in the fridge for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.

Reheat them in the air fryer when you’re ready to eat them; they may not have the same level of crispiness.

If you’ve made your French fries, you can freeze them for up to 3 months; however, if you’ve used frozen French fries, they can’t be frozen again.

What to serve with spicy fries

We love serving these spicy French fries as a side to a veggie burger or a veggie pizza.

They are insanely good when dipped in peri peri sauce, sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, or garlic dip.

Air fryer peri peri fries on a plate with dipping sauce.

More potato air fryer recipes for you to try at home

If you love our air fryer peri peri fries, try these easy potato recipes;

  • Masala fries in the air fryer
  • Sweet potato wedges in the air fryer
  • Fingerling potatoes in the air fryer
  • Smashed potatoes in the air fryer
  • Baked potatoes in the air fryer
  • Potato skins in the air fryer
  • New potatoes in the air fryer
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Air fryer masala fries

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes.

Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

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Air fryer baked potato recipe

Air fryer potato skins freshly made with melted cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Air fryer potato skins recipe

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Roasted air fryer baby potatoes recipe

Crispy air fryer peri peri fries on a plate.
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Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries

Get ready to spice up your snack game with our Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries recipe! These crispy potato fries are coated in a zesty blend of peri peri seasoning and air-fried to perfection. Try our Air Fryer Peri Peri Fries, and get ready to spice up your snack game!
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Servings4
Calories375
Course: Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: Portugese
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Frozen French fries
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Peri peri seasoning

Instructions

If you are making homemade French fries

  • Peel and cut your russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes into long fries, approximately ½ inch thick. Then, place them into a large bowl of cold water to soak for 10 minutes, preferably longer, to remove any excess starch. Drain your French fries and pat them dry.

If you are using frozen French fries

  • Preheat your air fryer according to the fries packet instructions
  • Add your Frozen French fries to the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil and, using your hands, make sure the fries are coated evenly with oil. Then cook according to the packet instructions
    1 lb Frozen French fries, 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • When the fries are cooked, add them to a mixing bowl and sprinkle the peri peri seasoning and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    3 tbsp Peri peri seasoning

Notes

  • Preheat
     We pre-heat our air fryer, but you probably won’t need to if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer. 
  • 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 keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
     Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months, but do not freeze if cooking frozen fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1805IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

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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