Air Fryer Dirty Fries Recipe
Have you got a treat in store! Air fryer dirty fries loaded with veggie bacon, and veggies, and topped with the meltiest cheese! Our ‘go to‘ dish when we want something filling and tasty, but with minimal effort. Once you try them, you’ll want them again, and again, and again.
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Why you’ll love our easy loaded fries
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These cheese fries are SO good that people find it hard to share them, we recommend making a double batch because they go FAST!
What ingredients do I need?
You’ll need all the ingredients listed in the photograph below.
What do I serve air fryer loaded fries with?
Air fryer loaded fries are great as a snack on their own, but they also make a great side dish for a main meal.
Serve them with sweetcorn fritters, mashed potato fritters, or aloo tikki (Indian spiced fritters).
They are an amazing addition to a veggie burger or vegan chicken burger.
You certainly won’t go hungry!
Some of our friends love to add ranch dressing, sour cream and chives, or even go for double loaded cheese fries and drizzle blue cheese dressing over them.
However, you like to eat your fries, you can be sure you’re going to love them!
Which air fryer should I use?
You don’t need a specific air fryer to make this recipe.
We’ve used different air fryers over time but couldn’t possibly claim to have used them all.
This is the one we like, it works perfectly for us, but shop around and find the one that’s right for you.
What are dirty fries?
If you’ve ever eaten loaded cheese fries, then you’ll know they are similar to dirty fries.
Dirty fries are seasoned French fries loaded with veggie bacon, onion, bell pepper, tomato, green onions, and oodles of melted cheese.
Yummy!
Can I use frozen French fries?
Yes!
We’re a huge fan of simple, easy, and delicious recipes.
In fact, we’ve deliberately used frozen French fries to make these air fryer loaded fries as simple as possible!
Naturally, you can use fresh potatoes if you prefer, you’ll just need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Play with the flavors
If you like to experiment with flavors, that’s great – we’re all for that!
Add fresh red chili pepper slices to heat up the dish.
Add your favorite toppings to customize the recipe for you!
Prefer to cook your loaded fries in the oven?
That’s great!
You’ll need to hop over to this dirty fries recipe!
How do I store them?
You can store your loaded fries in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do not refreeze frozen fries.
Recipe notes and expert tips
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How to make air fryer loaded fries with step by step instructions
Making our air fryer loaded fries is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
Preheat your air fryer according to the packet instructions.
Now, add the frozen fries to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, cajun seasoning, and kosher salt.
Then, using your hands, toss to evenly combine.
Now, add the fries to your air fryer basket and air fry for approximately 20 minutes.
While the French fries are cooking in the air fryer, add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
When hot, add onion, vegetarian bacon pieces, and red bell pepper, and fry until cooked, and set aside.
2 or 3 minutes before the fries are cooked, reheat the bacon, onion, and pepper mixture.
Remove the cooked fries from the air fryer basket and place them in an ovenproof dish.
Evenly add the veggie bacon, red bell pepper, and onion mixture on top of the fries.
Next, add tomatoes, green onions, and then scatter the grated cheese on top.
Place the dish in the air fryer basket and cook until the cheese has melted over the fries.
Remove, serve immediately and enjoy!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fryer dirty fries and would love to hear how you got on with making them.
From oil sprays to muffin cups and from pizza pans to racks, we've got them all, and they make fantastic Christmas presents, too!
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Air Fryer Dirty Fries Recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups frozen oven fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces vegetarian bacon pieces
- 1 red bell pepper washed, stalk and seeds removed, then cubed
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2½ ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 4 green onions (spring onions) chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer according to the package instructions.
- Add your frozen fries to your air fryer basket and drizzle olive oil over them, then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and cajun seasoning. Using your hands, toss until the fries are evenly coated. Cook according to the package instructions.1¼ cups frozen oven fries, 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- While the fries are in the air fryer, add olive oil to a skillet, add vegetarian bacon pieces, red bell pepper, and onion, and fry until cooked and set aside.6 ounces vegetarian bacon pieces, 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A couple of minutes before the fries are ready, reheat the bacon, onion, and pepper mixture, then add it to the cooked fries, and mix to combine evenly.
- Now, place the fries in an ovenproof dish, add your tomato, cheese, and green onions and cook until the cheese has melted.1 tomato, 2½ ounces cheddar cheese, 4 green onions (spring onions)
- Remove the dish from the air fryer, serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Add your favorite toppings to make them your own. Storage:
Store your fries in the fridge for up to 3 days, they are not suitable for freezing. Monitor your air fryer:
Depending on the brand and the size of your air fryer basket, your frozen French fries may take less time or longer, so adapt accordingly.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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