Place the cut fries in a large mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Let set for 30 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and pat completely dry.
Preheat the air fryer at 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
While the air fryer is preheating, combine the potatoes with the olive oil. Stir the potatoes with a spoon to coat in the oil.
Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and pepper over the fries and toss to coat.
Add the coated fries to the basket and cook at 380 degrees for 20 minutes. Do not stack the fries, or they won’t cook evenly. Work in batches if necessary. Shake the basket half way through cooking.
Once they are golden brown and crisp, transfer the fries to a bowl, and toss with the minced garlic.
Add additional salt and pepper to taste, or garlic salt, if you prefer more of the garlic flavor.
Keep cooked fries in a warm oven while waiting on other batches to cook, if necessary.
Garnish with parsley just before serving.
Notes
Check the fries at 15 minutes and adjust the cook time to suit your preferences for crispiness.