If you have a deep fryer, that’s greatbut owning one is not a necessity.

We’ll show you how to make french fries at home using minimalkitchen tools.

and follow these simple steps to make four servings of crispy french fries in minutes.

Potato wedges being deep-fried in a pan with a thermometer inserted to measure the oil temperature

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Here’s all it’s crucial that you do.

Test Kitchen Tip:The oil you use matters.

Choose a vegetable oil with a smoking point over 400F.

A red air fryer containing cooked French fries on a reflective surface

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Peanut, corn, safflower, and sunflower oils all work well.

But an easier (and healthier) alternative is to make baked french fries, like these No-Fry Fries.

Here’s how to make four servings of french fries from scratch in the oven.

Homemade French fries arranged on a surface

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you could also use these same directions to makesweet potato friesin the oven.

These small appliances cook by circulating ultra-hot air around the food; think of them as mini convection ovens.

Ready to give this method a try?

Here’s how to make french fries in air-fryer appliances.

This recipe serves six.

How to attain such perfection?

Before you get started, brush up on how to make french fries the best they can be.

No matter your method, homemade french fries served up hot and fresh will always beat the drive-through options.

They make a funside dishfor family-favoritemeat-and-potato mealsor even aneasy snack recipe.

Now that you know how to make crispy french fries at home, whip up someDIY ketchupfor dunking!