An air fryer is one of the best ways to cook frozen foods. Everything is so much faster and extra crispy. Show
Frozen french fries come out just as good as deep-fried french fries when cooked in the air fryer! Tender inside and crispy outside, perfect for dipping! Serve alongside a burger or whip up a batch as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce! Why We Love Air Fryer Frozen FriesAir fryers make the best French fries, right? While we love homemade air fryer fries (or even oven baked french fries) we also love that air fryer french fries are on the plate in about 15 minutes (without lots of oil and fat). They always come out crispy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside. But wondering how long to cook the different types of fries can be confusing. Don’t worry, with this easy recipe anyone can become a French fry expert!
How Long to Cook Frozen Fries in an Air FryerPotatoes and salt, that’s all! Choose fries to match the entrees. For instance: REGULAR OR CRINKLE CUT FRIES: 400°F. 12 to 14 minutes on high power. Try them with a Grilled Steak Sandwich or Mini Meatloaf Muffins. SHOESTRING FRIES: 400°F. 7 to 9 minutes on high power. Try with Chili Cheese Fries, Homemade Mini Corn Dogs, or Homemade Poutine. WAFFLE FRIES: 400°F. 10 to 12 minutes on high power. These go great with Chili Cheese Dogs or Philly Cheesesteaks. SWEET POTATO FRIES: 400°F. 13 to 15 minutes on high power. Perfect with BLT Grilled Cheese, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, or Air Fryer Turkey Burgers. Air Fryers are great for tater tots and homemade potato chips too. How to Air Fry Frozen French FriesThere is no need to add extra oil to frozen fries. Simply place in the basket and cook.
Tips for Crispy FriesFor best results, always preheat the air fryer. When any food is added to the basket, the hot air immediately seals the outside guaranteeing a crispy exterior. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer so the hot air can circulate around all sides of the fries. If cooking in batches, keep fries warm in the oven. Prior to serving, add all batches back to the air fryer for 2 minutes to crisp and heat. Set out a tray of fries and add dipping sauces (and of course ketchup) for serving! Or take it one step further and make loaded cheese fries for a crowd! French Fry Dipping Sauces
Did you make these Air Fryer Frozen French Fries? Leave us a rating and a comment below! 4.94 from 16 votes↑ Click stars to rate now! Air Fryer Frozen French FriesFrench fries turn out crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside every time when they're cooked in the air fryer! SaveSaved! Pin Review Print Prep Time 2 minutes Cook Time 13 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 4 servings Author Holly Nilsson EquipmentAir Fryer Ingredients 1x2x3x
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4.94 from 16 votes Nutrition InformationCalories: 295 | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. Course Side Dish, Snack Cuisine American © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here. How long does it take for frozen french fries to cook in an air fryer?Place: Place your frozen fries in the air fryer basket. Season: Spray with olive oil lightly and sprinkle with desired salt. Bake: Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Give the basket a good shake and cook for 5-8 minutes more or till done as you like them.
What temperature should I set my air fryer for fries?Place potatoes in dry large bowl; toss with oil and salt. Place potatoes in basket of air fryer. Set to 350°F. Cook 7 minutes; shake basket to redistribute the potatoes.
How do you know when Airfryer fries are done?Air fry for 15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, tossing or flipping them halfway through. Fries are done when evenly golden in color. If they're not fully cooked after 15 minutes, continue cooking in three-minute increments until done, shaking the basket after each increment.
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