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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

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You'll be just fine skipping the fast food lines once you learn how to make frozen fries in the air fryer. This dish is super easy and always a winner. 

French fries made in the air fryer from frozen, served on a white plate with a side of ketchup.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

You won't be able to tell the difference between deep fried french fries and air fryer frozen french fries with this recipe. 

The air fryer helps give these frozen fries that deep-fried crispy taste that everyone will enjoy without the added calories or fats from a deep fryer.

We love this recipe because it's truly as simple as placing the fries into the basket of the air fryer, shaking a few times, and serving. 

Another bonus of cooking fries in the air fryer is that they will cook more evenly than in the oven or microwave.

Air Fryer French Fries are the perfect easy snack for after school or for sleepovers and game day get-togethers. 

Air Frying is seriously my favorite cooking method. 

Ingredients:

Frozen French Fries - my favorite air fryer frozen fries are crinkle cut, but I'm a carbaholic so I will take any type of fries in any shape, form, or fashion: including waffle fries or sweet potato fries. (Note cook times will differ with different cut fries.)

Optional Seasonings - Consider adding different flavors such as seasoned salt, Kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, Rosemary, or more. 

Bag of frozen fries ready to be cooked in the air fryer.

How to Cook Frozen Fries in Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celcius. 

     

  2. 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. 

    frozen fries in the basket of the air fryer.

  3. 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. 

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. 

french fries fully cooked from frozen in the air fryer basket.

FAQs

How long do I cook frozen fries in the air fryer?

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.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe?

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. 

What seasonings can I use for french fries?

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. 

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. 

Close up of french fries that were cooked from frozen in the air fryer on a white plate with a side of ketchup.

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french fries on a white plate with a side of ketchup.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Jen
You'll be just fine skipping the fast food lines once you learn how to make frozen fries in the air fryer. This dish is super easy and always a winner. 
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 21 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb french fries frozen
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • ¼ 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

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. 
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 701mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Deborah

    March 30, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the step by step, it might be simple for some it’s all new to me. We love the fries will do again

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      April 01, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Thank you for letting us know! Glad you liked them.

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