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Crispy air fryer frozen French fires

Published December 18, 2022 | Updated December 18, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Take the hassle out of mealtime with this delicious crispy air fryer frozen French fries recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions, you’ll have crunchy, golden brown fries on your table in no time! Forget about waiting for the oven to preheat – an air fryer makes it easier than ever to make perfectly crispy fries without all the extra fat from traditional frying methods.

French fries in a basket, with some scattered around and a ketchup dip nearby.

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When you’re learning how to use an air fryer, it’s great to try out simple air fryer recipes like air frying frozen onion rings, air frying frozen Brussels sprouts, and even air frying toast.

Another hugely popular food to cook is French fries in the air fryer, and we show you just how easy it is!

Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

  • No cooking skills are needed for this simple recipe.
  • Save money on fast food fries by making your own.
  • You can customize the flavor by adding seasonings.
  • They are a much healthier option that deep fried French fries.
  • Forget turning on the oven, the air fryer French fries will be ready in just 12 minutes.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need these simple ingredients to air fry frozen French fries.

Ingredients needed, frozen French fries, kosher salt, and cooking spray.

Air fryers don’t need to be difficult, sometimes the beauty is in the simplicity and we’ve taken French fries and given you an easy recipe for awesome crispy fries.

How to cook frozen French fries in an air fryer with step by step instructions

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.

Uncooked frozen French fries in the air fryer basket.
Toss your frozen French fries in olive oil and kosher salt.
Cooked frozen French fries in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 10 – 15 minutes shaking the basket halfway through.

Add your frozen French fries into a large bowl, then add olive oil, and kosher salt, and toss to evenly coat.

Then, place the frozen fries in air fryer basket and cook the fries for approximately 10 – 15 minutes until they start to become crispy and golden fries, shake the basket halfway to ensure an even cook.

Remove the French fries from the basket and serve immediately – enjoy!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Season
    Give your air fryer frozen French fries extra flavor by using seasonings (see post for ideas).
  • Defrosting
    Do not defrost the French fries before cooking, cook from frozen.
  • Watch closely
    Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your cookies, will need either a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.
French fries, fresh out of the air fryer.
What can I dip French fries in?

French fries are delicious when dipped in the following dipping sauces.

Sriracha aioli
Sour cream and chive
Ranch dressing
Maple syrup ketchup
BBQ sauce
Garlic dipping sauce
Hot peri peri sauce

And they go perfectly with reheated pizza in the air fryer!

Do I need to season frozen French fries before or after air frying?

It’s always good to add a little seasoning before you cook frozen fries, we’ve added minimal seasonings, but here are some other seasoning ideas.

  • Italian seasoning
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Peri peri seasoning
  • Try a simple sprinkling of onion powder or garlic powder.

Do I need to defrost frozen French fries before cooking them in an air fryer?

No, you don’t, cook them from frozen.

Can I reheat air fryer French fries?

Yes, you can. Preheat your air fryer to 350°/175°C and reheat for approximately 5 minutes.

What other type of fries can I cook in an air fryer?

You can cook any type of frozen fries in an air fryer, you’ll just need to adjust the timings depending on the fries!

Take a look at some of the options:

  • Frozen sweet potato fries
  • Steak fries
  • Waffle fries
  • Shoestring fries
  • Crinkle cut fries
  • Curly fries
Air fryer frozen French fries just cooked and ready to eat with a ketchup dipping sauce.

Is it okay to air fry frozen fries?

Yes, it’s perfectly safe to air fry frozen fries! Just follow our simple directions and you’ll have crispy fries in no time!

More air fryer recipes for you to try at home

If you like cooking in your air fryer, then you should try these easy recipes!

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  • Homemade air fryer pizza rolls
  • Air fryer mini potatoes
  • Air fryer asparagus
  • Air fryer baked potato
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A basket full of French fries, freshly out of the air fryer.
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Crispy air fryer frozen French fires

Combining the classic crunch of french fries with the convenience of air frying, this recipe brings a whole new level of deliciousness to frozen French fries. Whether you’re looking for an easy snack or a side dish for dinner, our crispy air fryer frozen French fries recipe is perfect! They are cooked in a fraction of the time and oil than traditional deep-fried french fries, without compromising on flavor – making them healthier and tastier than ever before!
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Servings4
Calories326
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Air fryer
Air fryer parchment paper.
Air fryer parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Frozen fries bag
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
  • In a large bowl add your frozen fries, olive oil and salt and toss to evenly coat.
    16 oz Frozen fries, 1 tbsp Olive oil, ½ tsp Salt
  • Then, place the frozen fries in the air fryer basket and cook the fries for approximately 10 – 15 minutes until they start to become crispy and golden fries, shake the basket halfway to ensure an even cook. Remove the French fries from the basket and serve immediately – enjoy!

Notes

Season
Give your fries extra flavor by using seasonings (see post for ideas).
Defrosting
Do not defrost the French fries before cooking, cook from frozen.
Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your cookies, will need either a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

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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