These Frozen Waffle Fries in an Air Fryer are an easy side dish ready in just 10 minutes. They are perfectly crispy and make the perfect snack for game days or a side dish for weeknight dinners.
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These delicious air fryer lattice-cut fries are a healthier alternative to traditional fried fries as they use no oil. Perfect for parties or game days, they have a crispy yet fluffy texture ideal for dipping, or pile them high with your favorite toppings, or make some Homemade Dill Mayo Sauce or Chili Aioli for dipping.
If you love this recipe, try these other homemade fries: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Curly Fries, and Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges. You'll also like Crispiest Air Fryer Gnocchi!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Great Side Dish: These air fryer fries are crispy, crunchy, and irresistibly tasty.
No Prep: Simply place a bag of fries into the air fryer, no peeling or cutting is needed.
Healthier: Cooked with hot air, these fries are healthier than traditional deep-fried versions.
Perfect for Weeknight Dinners: Quick to prepare, pair with Air Fryer Salmon From Frozen and Air Fryer Broccoli for a super quick meal!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Waffle fries. I used seasoned frozen waffle fries. You can find these waffle fries in the frozen foods section of your grocery store near the other french fries. The amount of fries you use will depend on how many people you feed. If you serve 4 people or more, you will want a full bag of waffle fries. However, if you feed less than 4 people, use fewer fries. You can also purchase different types of waffle fries and season them to taste.
- Optional. Your favorite dipping sauce.
See the printable recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Frozen Waffle Fries In Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on the basket. It's okay if they overlap slightly.
Step 2: Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket after 5 minutes. For crispier waffle fries, air fry for a couple of extra minutes.
Pro Tip: Air fryers vary, so adjust the cooking time according to your specific model.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with your favorite seasoning and dipping sauces. Some tasty ones to try are:
- Ketchup, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, or dill dip.
- Top with sour cream, bacon bits, and chives for deluxe fries
- Top with Homemade Chunky Salsa or Authentic Pico de Gallo.
- Spice things up by adding some cayenne, red pepper flakes, or chili powder.
- After air-frying the waffle fries, coat them with spices like sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, or thyme for extra flavor.
Expert Tips
- Do not let the fries thaw first; air fry them frozen.
- For crispier fries, spray with olive oil or avocado oil before cooking and when shaking the basket halfway through.
- If cooking the waffle fries in batches, place them in the oven on a baking sheet to keep warm.
- Store leftover waffle fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Recipe FAQs
It's best to place them in a single layer for even cooking, though slight overlap is okay.
Typically, 10 minutes is sufficient, but you may adjust based on your desired crispness.
Shaking the basket halfway through cooking ensures even crispness.
The waffle fries are done when they are golden brown and have reached your preferred level of crispness.
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Printable Recipe
Frozen Waffle Fries In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen waffle fries
- salt and pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- Place frozen waffle fries in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
- Air fry the waffle fries for 5 minutes at 400℉. Shake the basket, and air fry for 5 more minutes, or until you get them as crispy as you like.
- Remove the fries from the air fryer, sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not let the fries thaw first; air fry them frozen.
- For crispier fries, spray with olive oil or avocado oil before cooking and when shaking the basket halfway through.
- If cooking the waffle fries in batches, place them in the oven on a baking sheet to keep warm.
- Store leftover waffle fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
nancy says
cheers to not having to defrost waffles ahead of time!