Learn How To Cook Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer with this easy recipe. In just 10 minutes, you can have perfectly golden brown and extra crispy fries. They make the perfect side dish!
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Want to use your fries for more than just a side? Top them with pulled pork and cheese for these Loaded Pulled Pork Fries-a full-on meal made from leftovers.
My kids love to make Air Fryer Hot Pockets for a quick lunch - they get nice and crispy!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The hot air from the air fryer cooks these fries in less time than it would take in the oven.
- Healthier than your favorite fast food fries cooked in a deep fryer.
- No burnt edges or soggy centers.
- Ready in 10 minutes.
- They make an easy side dish.
Recipe Ingredients
All you need to make these air fryer frozen french fries is a bag of frozen french fries:
- Frozen french fries: These can be any type of fry: Shoestring fries, steak fries, curly fries, tater tots, or wedge fries. I used wedge fries that were already pre-seasoned.
- Optional seasonings: Kosher salt, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, ground black pepper, chipotle seasoning, Cajun seasoning.
- Optional cooking spray: Spray a bit of oil on the fries to help any seasonings or salt stick to them if they are not pre-seasoned.
See the printable recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How To Cook Frozen French Fries In An Air Fryer
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, just run it for 3-5 minutes before adding the fries.
- Step 2: Put the frozen fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to cook the fries in batches.
- Step 3: Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees F until golden brown and crispy. Give the basket a good shake every five minutes. If you want them to be extra crispy, cook an extra minute or two.
- Step 4: Serve the air fryer potato wedges with a bowl of ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Cook time for different types of fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries: 16 minutes
- Air Fryer crinkle cut fries: 10-12 minutes
- Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries: 15-20 minutes
- Air Fryer shoestring fries: 8-10 minutes
Favorite Dipping Sauces For Fries
- Ketchup
- Fry sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Cheese sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Gravy
- Garlic aioli dip.
Expert Tips
- Don't overfill the air fryer basket.
- Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Keep an eye on the fries as they cook, as cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of air fryer.
- Thicker fries will take longer to cook than thinner fries.
- For best results, spray olive oil or cooking spray on the fries for extra crispness.
- Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
Cooking frozen french fries in an air fryer takes 10-15 minutes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F, place the frozen fries in the basket, and cook for 10-15 minutes. Toss the fries a few times during cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
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How To Cook Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 oz bag frozen french fries or desired amount
- seasonings to taste optional
- olive oil spray optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Put the frozen fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If they are not preseasoned, spray lightly with cooking spray or olive oil. Sprinkle on desired seasonings. Shake the basket until they are distributed equally.
- Air fry the fries for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket or toss the fries every five minutes. Cook for a few minutes longer if you want extra crispy fries.
- Transfer the cooked fries to a plate and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Don't overfill the air fryer basket.
- Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Keep an eye on the fries as they cook, as cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of air fryer.
- Thicker fries will take longer to cook than thinner fries.
- For best results, spray olive oil or cooking spray on the fries for extra crispness.
- Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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