Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

These air fryer frozen french fries are too good and healthy as an appetizer or as a side on your breakfast table! Healthy because you need zero oil to air fry them in contrast to deep-frying them.

French fries are the most popular frozen foods in terms of snacks or quick appetizers. But when we deep fry traditionally, it soaks up a lot of oil.

If you roast in the oven, you can save on oils but the time consumed will be longer. Here comes my air fryer that gives solutions to both factors. So you can enjoy your fries with almost zero oil in just 15 - 20 minutes.

So, if you love fried foods but are trying to eat healthier, an air fryer is a great kitchen appliance to have. An air fryer cooks like a convection oven and you can cook everything in the air fryer that you can bake in an oven, and that also in much less time.

You can make all sorts of things in an air fryer – from fried chicken, shrimps, fish, vegetables, potatoes, etc. Frozen foods also get cooked so nicely, you will love them the more you use your air fryer. One of my favorites is tater tots. I must admit I'm addicted to using it. And one of our favorite ones is frozen French fries.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

There's nothing quite like crisp, salty French fries. And thanks to the air fryer, you can enjoy them calorie-free even if they're frozen. You can make your fries from both frozen ones or make them fresh at home. However, the fresh homemade fries require a little more preparation and time than the frozen fries.

Here's how to make the perfect air fryer frozen French fries that will come out hot and crispy every time. And the magic is you don't need to do anything apart from placing the fries in the preheated air fryer and setting the temperature and time perfect. Once it's cooked perfectly crispy, season and serve.

Ingredients -

Frozen French Fries - can substitute with sweet potato fries also. Cook time may vary slightly with the thickness of the fries (from different brands).

Seasonings - salt is the basic seasoning that is enough. However, you can add your favorite seasonings, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs too to the fries. But it's optional though.

How to make air fryer frozen french fries?

Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 3 minutes.

Transfer the packet of frozen fries to the basket. Start the air fryer at 400 F for 15 minutes. Shake the fries in between once or twice.

Add the seasonings followed by a little oil spray. Toss to mix well. Then start the air fryer. This is because with a little oil, seasonings coat the fries nicely.

Extra tips -

No need to thaw the fries. If adding only salt, oil spray is not necessary and you can sprinkle salt after they are done also.

You can expect a difference in timing by 2 - 3 minutes depending on the crispiness you need, the thickness of potatoes, type of air fryer you use. This recipe has been made using a Philips XL air fryer (affiliate).

Don't overcrowd the basket, though overlapping is absolutely fine. But don't over-stuff the basket as it will prevent even cooking.

Toss them 2 - 3 times in every 5 minutes interval. This helps in even the cooking/ browning of the fries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The time may vary slightly with every air fryer and the thickness of the fries. The thin-cut fries may take up to 12 minutes whereas the homemade style thicker ones take 15 - 16 minutes. Also if you need crispier fries, the timing will be around 17 - 18 minutes. The standard air fryer frozen French fries time is 15 minutes at 400F. You can expect a plus or minus of 2 - 3 minutes depending on other factors.

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