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Air fryer frozen French fries are one of the best ways to make golden, crispy fries. You’ll be fine skipping the fast food lines once you learn how to make frozen fries in the air fryer.
“Super easy, and always golden and perfectly crispy when done!”
Why I Love This Recipe
You won’t be able to tell the difference between deep-fried French fries and air-fried frozen French fries with this recipe. The air fryer helps give these frozen fries a deep-fried, crispy taste that everyone will enjoy, without the added calories or fat of a deep fryer.
- Crispy texture: Circulating hot air creates a crunchy exterior without the use of excess oil.
- Healthier option: The air fryer uses significantly less oil than deep frying, reducing fat and calories.
- Quick cooking: Cooking is fast! Cook frozen fries faster than a traditional oven, often in 10-15 minutes.
- Easy cleanup: Non-stick basket and minimal oil make cleanup simple and quick.
- Consistent results: Even cooking ensures fries are uniformly crispy without soggy spots.
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Table of Contents
Ingredients:
Frozen French Fries – Use your favorite frozen fries: crinkle-cut, hand-cut, or already seasoned.
Variations:
Optional Toppings – Consider toppings such as cheese, bacon, salad dressings, sliced jalapenos, etc.
Optional Seasonings – Consider adding different flavors such as seasoned salt, Kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, Rosemary, or more.
How to Cook Frozen Fries in Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer at 400°F (204°C) for 2-3 minutes. Place the frozen French fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray a light coat of oil and then season with salt if desired.
- Air-fry frozen French fries at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes, then shake the fries and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your fries.
NOTE: This recipe was made using a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. If using a different brand air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two to reach the desired doneness.
Tips for Air-Frying Frozen French Fries
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness and flavor.
- Spread fries in a single layer to avoid uneven cooking and sogginess.
- Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Shake or toss fries halfway through cooking for even browning.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
If you have leftovers or want to reheat previously cooked fries, you can quickly reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore their crispiness. Reheat fries at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and heated through.
Recipe FAQs
If you want crispy air fryer frozen french fries you will more than likely cook your fries for about 18-20 minutes in the air fryer. Add an additional 1-2 minutes to increase the crispness.
If you want softer fries, you will decrease the amount of cooking time.
The types of fries will also need to be taken into consideration when making frozen fries in air fryer. I love my crinkle-cut fries and home-cut fries the most.
No! You don’t have to preheat the air fryer for this recipe but you might need to increase the cooking time if you don’t.
The sky is the limit here! Try using seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, cajun creole seasoning, ground black pepper, Ranch, and more. Use your favorite seasonings and you’ll never go wrong.
You can also change out the dipping sauces. Ketchup is the only one! Choose your favorite sauce from things like cheese sauce, Bbq sauce, Ranch dressing, Honey mustard dressing, and more.
You can lightly spray the frozen fries with cooking oil or toss them in a small amount of oil before cooking. This helps promote crispiness. However, it’s not always necessary, as the hot air circulating in the air fryer can also cook the fries effectively.
Yes, you can season the frozen fries with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, or any other seasoning of your choice before cooking them in the air fryer. Just be mindful of not adding too much seasoning, as it can affect the crispiness of the fries.
This recipe is always quick and easy and makes for one happy camper at my house. Everyone loves these crispy air fryer french fries, and you will, too.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb french fries, frozen
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celcius.
- Place the fries in a single layer into the air fryer basket and then spray a light coat of oil and then season with salt.
- Air fry frozen french fries at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, shake the fries, and then cook for an additional 8-10 minutes cooking time, depending on how crispy you like your fries.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Best ff ever
Thank you for the step by step, it might be simple for some itโs all new to me. We love the fries will do again
Thank you for letting us know! Glad you liked them.