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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries Recipe

Published: Aug 20, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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air fryer frozen french fries

Who doesn’t love French fries? I bet you’ll like the airfryer frozen French fries recipe. I’m so excited that you’re going to love how it turns out. Normally I like to prepare with fresh potatoes, but air fryer frozen French fries are quick and easy to cook.

These frozen French fries are so delicious, super crunchy and fluffy from inside. Today I’ll be discussing how to make air fryer frozen French fries, homemade French fries, tips, and tricks. To find them out please keep on reading.

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  • How do you cook frozen French fries in an air fryer?
  • Airfryer French fries from scratch.
  • Seasoning Ideas for airfryer frozen French fries
  • Tips for making airfryer frozen French fries
  • Are frozen French fries healthy?
  • 📖 Recipe

How do you cook frozen French fries in an air fryer?

It’s simple and easy to cook air fryer frozen French fries. You just need 3 ingredients: a bag of frozen French fries, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

With these three basic ingredients, you’re all set for your air fryer frozen french fries recipe.

Airfryer frozen French fries directions.

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 200/400F degrees for 3-4 minutes. The preheating process helps to cook your frozen food evenly.
  2. Spray or brush your air fryer basket with olive oil and spread fries and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
  3. Cook the fries for good 20 minutes at 200/400F degrees or until it's golden brown from the outside. Toss the air fryer frozen fries halfway through the cooking process.
  4. Remove your fries from the basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find air fryer frozen French fries recipe in the printable card below.

If you have some extra time to cook for your family on weekends then you can try making a homemade air fryer French fries recipe from scratch.

Airfryer French fries from scratch.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound potatoes (russet peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons olive/vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices as shown in the picture.
medium pieces potatoes
  1. Put the slices of potatoes into a bowl of water and let them sit for 5-10 minutes. This process helps to remove the starch from the potato which helps to make your French fries crunchy later.
  2. Drain the water and transfer it to a paper towel to tap out the excess water. Place in a bowl and add oil, salt, and pepper coat evenly
  3. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Spread the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer don’t overcrowd the basket.
spread potatoes in air fryer
  1. Cook them at 200C/400F for 25-30 minutes or until they’re light brown from the outside. Toss/shake the basket halfway through cooking.
remove cooked potatoes from air fryer
  1. Remove the air fryer French fries from the basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
serve with dipping sauce

Seasoning Ideas for airfryer frozen French fries

Frozen French fries are partially cooked, seasoned, and coated in oil. You can just remove the frozen French fries from the package cook and enjoy. But if you want some extra flavor in your air fryer frozen French fries here’s some idea you can try.

  • Garlic or onion powder
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Pepper
  • Chipotle powder
  • Salt

Here’s some sauce you can try with your air fryer French fries

  • Bang bang sauce
  • Ketchup
  • BBQ sauce
  • Yum yum sauce

Tips for making airfryer frozen French fries

  1. Spray a thin layer of oil on your fries don’t spray too much oil your fries will get squishy.
  2. Adjust the air fryer frozen french fry time depending on how crispy you want your fries to be.
  3. Make sure you toss/shake the fries halfway through cooking to cook the fries evenly.
  4. If you’re cooking air fryer frozen french fries in rotating basket check on them halfway through to judge how thoroughly they’re cooked.
  5. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook your fries in batches instead.
  6. Preheating air fryer is not mandatory but this process shortens the total cook time.
  7. Serve your airfryer frozen french fries and chicken nuggets, or with your favorite dipping sauce and seasonings.
french fries in a bowl

Are frozen French fries healthy?

Air fryer French fries are better than deep-fried French fries. You can make your frozen French with less oil yet crispy in the air fryer. By eliminating the oil definitely, air fryer frozen French fries are healthy.

What temperature do you air fryer frozen French fries?

The best airfryer frozen french fries temperature is 200/400F. However, the time may vary according to the air fryer brand you use for cooking.

How long do I air fryer frozen french fries?

Airfryer frozen french fries time is 15-20 minutes at 200C/400F degrees. It may take a little longer if you don’t preheat your air fryer.

Do I need to defrost frozen French fries before frying?

You don’t need to defrost frozen French fries before frying. You can air fry the frozen French fries straight from the freezer resulting in a crispy French fry.

Why are my air fryer frozen french fries not crispy?

If you defrost frozen French fries the potatoes will absorb the moist will result in soggy fries.

dip fries with sauce

How to reheat fries in the air fryer?

Firstly, reheat the air fryer at 180C/360F for 2-3 minutes.

Place the leftover fries half full in the air fryer basket and reheat for 3-5 minutes.

Keep an eye on it and shake halfway through.

Remove the airfryer frozen French fries and enjoy.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen French fries
  • 2 tablespoons olive/vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 200/400F degrees for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Spray or brush your air fryer basket with olive oil and spread fries and sprinkle with salt. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
  3. Cook the fries for good 20 minutes at 200/400F degrees or until it's golden brown from the outside. Toss the air fryer frozen fries halfway through the cooking process.
  4. Remove your fries from the basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Course: Snack, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Prep Time:1-2 minute
Cook Time:20 minutes

If you like air fryer frozen French fries, look what else you can air fry:

  • Pizza rolls in air fryer

If you’ve tried this Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries Recipe

Airfryer frozen French fries are an easy and friendly recipe to prepare, as a snack or appetizer. Enjoy this easy recipe guide for airfryer frozen fries.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen french fries
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F degrees for 3-4 minutes.
  • Spray or brush your air fryer basket with olive oil and spread fries and sprinkle with salt. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
    1 bag frozen french fries, salt to taste, 2 tablespoon olive oil
    best air fryer frozen french fries
  • Cook the fries for good 20 minutes at 200C/400F degrees or until it's golden brown from the outside. Toss the air fryer frozen fries halfway through the cooking process.
    duo crisp air fryer frozen french fries
  • Remove your fries from the basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
    Air fryer French fries

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.03gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 2331mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.2mg
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