No one denies the convenience of having a large bag of french fries in your freezer. They make a wonderful delicious side dish that the whole family loves.
This ridiculously easy Air Fryer Frozen French Fries recipe is the best way to get golden crispy fries on the table within minutes.
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Air fryer French fries
- Air fryers use significantly less oil, making your fries a healthier alternative to traditional deep fryer versions.
- Your fries will be ready in almost half the cooking time, if not even less, than traditional oven method.
- French fries are one of the most beloved foods around the world. A crowd-pleaser favorite fast food fries can be done healthier for your family to enjoy.
This was one of the first air fryer recipes I've tried and I've tested in both regular and in toaster-oven-style air fryers. Works like a charm in both.
Ingredients you'll need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations
- Frozen French fries: In this post, I've used crinkle cut fries. You can use different types of fries as well. You'll just need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the fries.
- Seasoning: for simplicity, I used salt and black pepper. You can use your favorite seasonings like Italian seasoning, Cajun, Za'atar, Dukkah or fries seasoning.
- Optional: cooking spray.
Before you begin: essential tools
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- 6-Qt or larger air fryer. If you have a small one this will work too, you'll just need to work in batches.
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Adaptable recipe – variations!
- Toss air fryer french fries with some cayenne peppers, onion powder, chili powder and a dash of cumin for another flavor.
- Sprinkle some taco seasoning on top and serve over some taco meat.
- Make loaded french fries by melting some cheese on top and a sprinkle of bacon bits.
- Sprinkle the cooked fries with grated parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and spread frozen fries in an air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook them in the air fryer for about 8-15 minutes, giving them a good shake in the middle. Serve hot french fries with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, bbq sauce, honey mustard or ranch dressing.
My notes
- While this recipe works as is, spraying the frozen fries with a little oil makes them extra crispy in less time.
- Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Season after cooking, I've found that this is the best way to make seasoning stick especially if you did not use an oil spray.
- Cook time varies according to your air fryer and the type of cries you are using.
Your questions answered: FAQs
You might have overcrowded the basket, added too much oil or you forgot to shake halfway through cooking. No problem, cook an additional two minutes at a time until they reach your desired texture.
You can use any brand of frozen French fries for this recipe. However, thicker-cut fries may require slightly longer cooking times, so you might need to adjust accordingly.
No, there's no need to thaw the frozen French fries before cooking them in the air fryer. Cooking them from frozen ensures they stay crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
It's best to cook the frozen French fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy. If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Alternatively, you can use a larger air fryer with a bigger basket if you need to cook a large batch at once
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate - Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat- Reheat leftover fries in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes until crispy.
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
I can eat French fries with anything, as simple as a feta cheese sandwich or as hearty and meaty as Shish Tawook. And who wouldn't enjoy a pile of these crispy fries with a Big Juicy Burger or a Msuhroom Swiss Burger?
You'll also enjoy
One of the things I like about air fryers is that you can easily get crispy food done from frozen. A forgetful person like me really appreciate that feature,
I really hope you try these one day and enjoy the pleasure of truly crispy french fries cooked from frozen! Please share your experience in the comments below. I’d love to know what seasonings you've used. Thank you.
Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16- ounce bag of frozen French fries
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
- Take your frozen French fries out of the bag.
- Spread them out in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't pile them up or they won't cook evenly.
- Cook them in the air fryer for about 8-12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through to make sure the fries cook evenly on all sides. If you want them crispier, cook an additional two minutes at a time until they reach your desired texture.
- Once they're golden brown and crispy, they're ready to eat!
- Add some salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning and sauces, such as ketchup, ranch dip and/or special sauce and enjoy!
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