Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

It’s easy to make perfect frozen French fries in an Air Fryer! 

My friend bought an Air Fryer the other day. She texted me and asked what she should make first. My answer? Frozen French fries. Sure meatballs and chicken breasts are awesome but there’s something fun about using an Air Fryer to make amazing frozen French Fries.  

In less than 20 minutes, you get crispy, “I can’t believe these aren’t fried!”-French fries. Do they come out better than baking them in the oven? I think so! 

Since I texted her my method, I thought I’d share it with you, too. 

How to Cook Frozen French Fries in the Air Fryer

I think the best temperature to use is 350℉. It gets the fries crispy on the outside and soft in the center. Here’s how I cook them.

1. Preheat the Air Fryer. Set the temperature to 350°F (176°C) and let it preheat (run) for three minutes. 
2. Add your French Fries. Put the frozen fries into the tray or basket. Remember, you don’t need to thaw the fries.
3. Cook. A batch takes about 12 to 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking, shake the basket or toss them on the tray with a spatula. This helps them get nice and crisp.  
4. Check for doneness. After 12 minutes, check them. If they’re brown and crisp, they’re ready. If you prefer them crispier, cook them for a few more minutes.
5. Serve. These taste best if served right away.

Cooking Tips from Elizabeth

• If you have a tray-style fryer, put the fries in a single layer. 
• Use the crisping tray or basket if you’ve got one. 
• Don’t add oil. There’s no need to use oil for frozen french fries. 
• If your air fryer is 5 quarts or smaller, don’t cook an entire bag of frozen french fries at once. This amount of French fries lets off steam and makes the fries a bit soggy. For a 4-quart air fryer, cook half a bag or less.

How to Salt Air Fryer French Fries

If you want to salt your fries before cooking, it’s best to work fast. As soon as the fries are done, sprinkle on some salt and toss the fries. Table salt works best. It’s small size sticks to the hot fries better than flaky or Kosher salt.

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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

It’s easy to make frozen French fries in the Air Fryer. They come out crispy and perfect every time.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 10 to 15 ounces frozen French fries
• salt

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 350℉ for three minutes.

2. Add frozen French fries to the fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove the fryer basket and shake a few times to toss the French fries. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Check them for doneness. They should be brown and crisp. If needed, cook an additional three minutes.

3. Remove French fries from basket. Toss with a little salt, if desired. Serve warm.