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GET IT NOWYou’re in for a treat with these homemade steak fries. You’ll love the seasonings on them — they taste like they are from a steakhouse! But to be honest, my favorite part is that these big, chunky fries are faster to cut than my thinner garlic parmesan fries or air fryer fries. 😉
They are the perfect easy side dish to some juicy burgers or a simple steak. Plus, I tested two ways to cook this steak fries recipe — your air fryer for the quickest option, or in case you don’t have one, your oven.
Why You’ll Love This Steak Fries Recipe
- Crispy perfection on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside
- Savory seasoning blend for major flavor
- Only 7 simple ingredients
- 2 cooking methods — air fryer or oven!
- Healthier than deep frying
- Perfect as a side dish, great for dipping, and family-friendly
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for homemade steak fries, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Potatoes – The best potatoes for steak cut fries are Russet potatoes because of their starchy texture, but if you need to, you can also use Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes instead.
- Olive Oil – Helps the spices stick to the fries, promotes browning, and helps them get crispy. You could also use avocado oil.
- Seasonings – The classic spices to use for steak fries seasoning are paprika, sea salt (or kosher salt also work), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. You could also add a sprinkle of dried herbs, like thyme, oregano, or parsley, or more bold spices, like cumin or chili powder.
VARIATION: Swap the usual spices with homemade spice blends!
Instead of the spices above, season the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of Cajun spice mix, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, or Montreal steak seasoning for different flavors.
How To Make Steak Fries
This section shows how to make steak cut fries, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Season:
Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. (You can peel them if you like, but I prefer to leave the skin on.)
Soak the wedges in cold water, drain, and pat dry. Next, toss the fries in a large bowl with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper to evenly coat them.
Air Fryer Steak Fries:
In a preheated air fryer, cook the steak fries in a single layer, until they’re golden and crispy. You will likely need to work in batches, and flip halfway through. If needed, pop all the fries back in for a few minutes at the end to reheat and crisp them up again.
Baked Steak Fries:
Arrange the steak fries on a rack set over a baking sheet (this set is perfect) in a single layer. Bake, flipping halfway, until they’re soft inside and crispy outside.
Recipe Tips
- Soaking the potatoes is key to crispy results. Water draws out excess starch on the outside of the fries, so they cook up crispier. Longer soaking creates a more crispy texture.
- For the oven method, use a rack if you can. You can certainly bake steak fries on a baking sheet by itself, but cooking on a rack like this allows for more air flow. And that means they get crispy on all sides!
- Don’t crowd the pan or basket. Ensure that the fries are in a single layer, without touching each other. Again, it’s all about air flow!
- Line the sheet pan for easier cleanup. If you’re using the oven method, placing a sheet of parchment paper or foil underneath the rack will make cleanup a breeze. Avoid baking the fries directly on parchment paper though, because this reduces browning.
Storage Tips
- Store: Keep leftover steak cut fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Meal prep: Slice and soak the potato wedges in a bowl of cold water overnight for best results.
- Reheat: Spread steak fries on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or toss them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-4 minutes for a quick, crispy refresh.
- Freeze: Cook as usual and cool completely. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze to make them solid before bagging. (This will keep them from sticking together.) They’ll keep for up to 6 months in the freezer, and can be baked or air fried straight from frozen.
What To Serve With Steak Fries
Not sure what to pair with these crispy fries? Here are some ideas that go with them perfectly:
- Dipping Sauce – You can’t have classic steak fries without something to dip them in. Ketchup is a classic, but I also love them with homemade ranch dressing.
- Burgers – French fries are a classic side to a juicy burger, or for a lighter alternative, try my turkey burgers.
- Kid Favorites – Try these steak fries with homemade coconut chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, or bacon wrapped hot dogs.
- Steak – You can’t go wrong with a classic sirloin for a casual dinner, but a tomahawk steak, ribeye, or filet mignon makes for an elegant “steak frites” experience.
- Vegetables – You know I can’t serve potatoes as a side dish without having some veggies in my meal! Try a simple salad with romaine, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing, or roast broccoli and cauliflower.
More Easy Potato Recipes
Can’t go wrong with potatoes! If you enjoy this steak fries recipe, you’ll also love these easy potato recipes:
My Go-To Tools For This Recipe
- Sheet Pan & Rack – This set is perfect for baking crispy steak fries. The rack helps circulate air, and the non-stick surface makes cleanup a breeze. Plus, it’s just the right size for a big batch.
- Air Fryer – This air fryer is awesome! The large basket lets you make big batches, and it’s still pretty compact on the counter.
Steak Fries (Air Fryer or Oven)
Make perfect steak fries with this easy recipe! Potatoes, olive oil, and spices cook fast in your air fryer or oven for a crispy side dish.
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
Prep:
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Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut those halves into 1/2 inch thick wedges.
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Fill a large bowl with cold water. Add the fries and soak for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight if you want to cook later). Drain and pat dry.
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Add the fries, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt and black pepper to a large bowl. Toss to coat.
Baking Method:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
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Place an oven safe rack onto a large baking sheet (this set is perfect). Arrange the fries in a single layer on the rack.
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Bake steak fries in the oven for 45-55 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Air Fryer Method:
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Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
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Place the steak fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. (Work in batches – do not crowd the basket.)
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Air fry for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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Optional: Once the batches are finished, place all the fries back into the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, to reheat and crisp up again.
LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy.
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Steak Fries
13 Comments
Wanda Bobo
0On Monday of this week, I cooked these in air fryer and was surprised at how well they came out. The tase was absolutely amazing. I varied the seasoning some, used olive oil to coat, sprinkled salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Parmesan and a little cornmeal as like the crunchy taste it gives fries. I cut potatoes into 1/2 inch wedges rinsed them didn’t get to soak in cold water but where I live temp was in teens so rinse water was ice cold. They were so good. Served them with stir fry vegetables.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m glad you liked the steak fries, Wanda! Thank you for sharing your variation.
Angie
0Hoping to make a large batch of these and freeze some to use up my extra potatoes, and was wondering what the baking time would be from frozen? Do you bake from frozen 45-55 minutes again, or is the bake time less, since they were fully cooked prior to freezing?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Angie, I don’t recommend freezing raw potatoes, so you’re right on with cooking them prior to freezing. I would estimate 20-30 minutes to reheat them from frozen, but it can vary depending on the exact thickness, so just check on them.
Cheryl
0I made these and they are so yummy. I don’t have a rack so I just made them on a baking sheet pan. I added Mrs. Dash garlic blend to them for a little more flavor. I’ve made them before and will definitely make them again. I swap up my spices sometimes depending on what I have on hand. I’ve had them with a ribeye steak and I’ve had them by there self before. Sometimes I dip them into homemade ranch dressing and sometimes I just eat them plain. I did bake them in the oven and turned them over halfway through cooking. Love love love the flavor and crispness. It’s a favorite in my house but of course it’s just me and my dog. I do leave a few of them plain so my dog can have some and I have to take the skin off of his because he can’t have it but I love the skin on mine.
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Kristen
0These fries were the best homemade fries I have ever had!
Martina
0I decided to try the oven method and followed the tip to use a rack, and it worked for me! The fries came out golden brown and perfectly crispy. I also used your ranch dressing recipe for the dipping sauce! Perfect combo!
Sigourney
0Making these for our Super Bowl party and I already ate half of the batch first. Haha. I’ll have to make more because I know these are going to be a huge hit! Thanks so much.
Carolyn
0I served these with a grilled steak and creamed spinach and swear I was in a fancy steakhouse. Perfect recipe, loved the spices!
Lauren
0We had these with some skillet cheeseburgers. I whipped them up in the air fryer and they were so quick and easy. Next time I’ll double it so I can have some in the freezer for my kids to whip up.
Sonya
0These steak frieis were a great side with our burgers last night. I made them in the air fryer and it couldn’t have been easier! They had perfect seasoning and a perfect texture.
Rosemary
0You solved my steak fry problem. I make fries all of the time and they come out pretty good, but putting them on the rack over the baking pan made all the difference in getting the fries nice and brown.
Melissa
0I never knew it was possible to make such delicious fries from home! So yummy and so simple!