Want to cook frozen french fries? These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are perfectly crispy, just like your favorite fast food fries.With practically no prep time or extra oil, these air fryer french fries are going to be your next favorite snack or side dish to make using your Air Fryer.
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Why This Recipe Works
- My favorite part about this recipe is the fact that Air Fryer frozen fries are so much better and healthier than deep fried french fries.
- They are able to retain the same crispy and crunchy texture, but without all the extra grease.
- The hot air that circulates through the basket when air frying French fries is what helps these fries get crispy.
📋 Ingredients
You'll need just 1 single Ingredient to make these Air Fryer frozen French fries.
- Frozen French Fries: When cooked properly, they transform into golden, crispy delights with a fluffy interior, providing a satisfying crunch and comforting potato flavor that's loved universally.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Seasoning Twists: Experiment with a variety of seasonings beyond just salt and pepper—think garlic powder, smoked paprika, or even a sprinkle of parmesan cheese after cooking.
- Oil Alternatives: Instead of a traditional oil spray, try flavored options like truffle oil or avocado oil to impart a unique taste to your fries.
- Texture Enhancements: For extra crispiness, lightly toss the fries in a bit of cornstarch before air frying, or mix in a pinch of baking powder for a crunchier finish.
- Dipping Sauces: Elevate your fries with an array of dipping sauces such as spicy aioli, chipotle ketchup, or a zesty garlic mayo to add an extra flavor dimension.
🔪How To Make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries?
Making the frozen French fries in the Air Fryer is super easy. Here's what you'll need to do.
Step One: Add the fries to your Air Fryer basket.
Step Two: Cook the fries at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, toss the fries a couple of times, and cook them for another 10 minutes or until they reach the desired doneness.
Step Three: Let cool a bit, serve, and enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
While making frozen fries in the Air Fryer is super easy, keeping these tips and tricks handy can help.
- Remember that the cooking time for this recipe depends on the kind of fries you're using, and your Air Fryer.
- Shoestring fries may take less time to cook, while waffle fries, crinkle cut fries and steak fries might take longer to cook.
- When you cook frozen fries, just remember to keep an eye on them and check them occasionally.
- If you're making waffle fries or crinkle cut fries, I would recommend cooking them in small batches to make sure the fries cook evenly.
💭 FAQs
To make these fries crispy- more than they already are, you can spray a bit of olive oil spray on them. You might also want to arrange the frozen French fries in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket and toss them midway to ensure that they’re well-cooked and crispy on all sides. You can also make sweet potato fries in the Air Fryer in the same way!
To store French fries, let them cool to room temperature. Place them in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
To cook frozen French fries in an air fryer, preheat the appliance to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the fries and your air fryer model.
Most frozen French fries are pre-coated with oil, so additional oil is typically unnecessary. However, lightly spraying the air fryer basket with cooking spray can prevent sticking. If you prefer extra crispiness, you can toss the frozen fries in a small amount of oil before air frying.
It's best to cook similar types of fries together to ensure even cooking. For example, if you're preparing both crinkle-cut and shoestring fries, consider cooking them separately, as they may require different cooking times to achieve optimal crispiness.
o achieve crispy fries, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as this allows hot air to circulate freely around the fries. Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps ensure even crisping. Additionally, cooking the fries in a single layer without stacking them will contribute to a crispier texture.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these crispy golden fries with different dips and sauces of your choice.
Our Favorite Dipping Sauces are:
- BBQ Sauce.
- Ranch Dressing.
- Cheese Sauce.
- Ketchup.
Seasonings For French Fries:
Experiment with seasoning mixes for tasty seasoned fries.
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Seasoned salt
- Ground black pepper
- Kosher Salt
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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Ingredients
- ½ pound Frozen French fries
Instructions
- Add the fries to your Air Fryer basket.
- Cook the fries at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, toss the fries a couple of times, and cook them for another 10 minutes or until they reach the desired doneness.
- Let cool a bit, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Remember that the cooking time for this recipe depends on the kind of fries you're using, and your Air Fryer.
- Shoestring fries may take less time to cook, while waffle fries, crinkle cut fries and steak fries might take longer to cook.
- When you cook frozen fries, just remember to keep an eye on them and check them occasionally.
- If you're making waffle fries or crinkle cut fries, I would recommend cooking them in small batches to make sure the fries cook evenly.
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More Tasty And Easy Air Fryer Recipes
If you enjoyed this easy recipe, and are inspired to try some more Air Fryer recipes, here are some good ideas to get started on.
- Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
- Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole
- Air Fryer Broccolini
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