Yes. To deep fry potatoes, you need at least two or three cups of hot oil. In contrast, you only need one tablespoon of olive oil to make a thin coating to promote crispness. This also allows the seasoning to stick whether air frying or oven baking. Whether you are actively trying to decrease your total caloric or fat intake for yourself and your family, air-fried or baked crinkle-cut potatoes are simply a healthier choice.  On average, when comparing these two cooking methods, the caloric intake is usually reduced by 70-80-%  [source].