Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer

Do you like French fries? If you do then I bet you’ll love frozen waffle fries in air fryer. Fries are a versatile snack that goes with any main course or you have it all with your favorite dips. Air-fried frozen foods are really good and cook with less oil or no oil at all.

Frozen waffle fries in air fryer are cooked faster, the taste and texture are better than baked or cooked in the microwave. These crunchy frozen waffle in air fryer are well paired with your juicy hamburger. (link)

Potatoes are loved by everyone around the globe, they are budget-friendly and great for a side dish. Today I’m going to share the frozen waffle fries recipe, homemade waffle fries, some tips, and many more. To find all these out please keep on reading.

 

What are waffle fries?

Many of us might not know what are waffle fries, like me. I had no idea about these fries, don’t get confused waffle fries are a cross between French fries and potato wedges.

Potato cutters are used to make them like waffles. If you’re thinking are waffle fries French fries? Then yes, they are made up of potatoes ab instead of making a slice of potatoes as French fries, they are made waffle fries using a waffle fries maker.

They are crispy and tasty when made in air fryer. This is because they have a hole on them and crunches perfectly than other frozen fries.

 

How do I cook frozen waffle fries in an air fryer?

Cooking frozen waffle fries in air fryer is easy and quick. You only need a minimum ingredient to make this interesting side dish for your family and friends.

Ingredient

• 1 bag of frozen waffle fries
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes. This process helps to cook frozen waffles fries evenly.
2. Place your frozen waffle fries in the basket in a single layer and cook at 400F for 8-10 minutes. Toss/shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking process to avoid unevenly cooked waffle fries. Add a minute or two for extra crispiness.
3. Remove the fries from the basket sprinkle some salt and pepper over and toss until combines.
4. Serve with juicy hamburger, chicken wings, or any of your favorite main dishes with dips.

 

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

 

How to make homemade waffle fries in air fryer?

If you would love to make your food from scratch, you can also make homemade waffle fries in the air fryer. They are super easy to make in an air fryer with on oil and are healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 Russet Potatoes
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and peel potatoes. You also cook without peeling it totally up to you.
2. Slice the potatoes with a food slice with a waffle cutting blade, or any other cutter that has a waffle cutting blade.
3. Put the sliced potatoes on a plate, sprinkle the salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes.
5. Place the seasoned homemade waffle in the air fryer and cook at 400F for 10-12 minutes. Toss it halfway through the cooking process.
6. Remove the waffle fries from the air fryer basket and serve with the desired main course or have them with your favorite dips.

Tips for making perfect frozen waffle fries in air fryer

• No need for oil to make frozen waffle fries in air fryer. But if you want crispier with oil taste you add some.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, place the waffle fries in a single layer to have evenly cooked fries.
• If your making homemade waffle fries try to cut the thin slices as possible as it takes less cooking time.
• You can add a minute or two for that extra crunch in your waffle fries.

 

The best-frozen waffle fries brand

You can always use your favorite brand and what is easily available in your region. But here are some of my favorite brands I prefer which can help you pick yours.

• Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
• Alexia Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Fries
• Market Pantry Waffle-Cut Fries
• Alexia Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries

 

How do you make frozen waffles crispy?

You can make your frozen waffle fries in air fryer crispy as desired.

Add some amount of oil such as 2 tablespoons of avocado oil or olive oil over the frozen waffles and cook at 400F in your air fryer.

If you don’t want to add oil to your food than, you can add a minute or two more than the actual cook time to acquire the crispy frozen waffles in air fryer.

Note: You should keep an eye on the frozen waffles so that they don’t get burned.

How long does it take to cook waffle fries in the air fryer?

Cooking frozen waffle fries in an air fryer takes 10 minutes to cook.

If you’re making homemade waffle fries in the air fryer it takes 12 minutes for a medium slice of waffle.

The cooking time depends on the frozen brand you use for cooking and the thickness of the waffle slice.

If you’re making waffle fries in the batches the following batches cook faster than the first ones. Note the time to prevent from burning.

 

Can you cook frozen waffles in an air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen waffles in an air fryer, unlike any other frozen food.

 

What temperature should I fry waffle fries?

You can air fry your frozen waffle fries in air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes with preheating.

Cook your frozen waffle fries in air fryer at 400F for 15 minutes without preheating.

Preheating process reduces the actual cooking time.

 

How to reheat waffle fries?

Reheat your leftover waffle fries at 350F for 3 minutes or until warm and crispy.

 

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredient

• 1 bag of frozen waffle fries

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes.
2. Place your frozen waffle fries in the basket in a single layer and cook at 400F for 8-10 minutes. Toss/shake the sir fryer basket halfway through the cooking process to avoid unevenly cooked waffle fries.
3. Remove the fries from the basket sprinkle some salt and pepper over and toss until combines.
4. Serve with juicy hamburger, chicken wings, or any of your favorite main dishes with dips.

 

Course: Appetizer, Snacks, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time:10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 290kcal, Sodium- 555mg, Fat- 15g, Protein- 3g, Saturated Fat- 4.9g, Carbohydrate- 31g, Fiber- 5g, Iron-1mg, Vitamin C- 7mg, Potassium- 485mg, Calcium- 10mg

If you like Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer, look what else you can air fry:

• Turkey Burger in Air Fryer

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