Description
Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Fries cook straight from the freezer in minutes. This easy method produces golden fries with fluffy centers and includes simple seasoning options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen French fries, any cut
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- Oil spray, only if the fries contain little or no added oil
- Ketchup, ranch dressing, fry sauce, or barbecue sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes when recommended by the manufacturer.
- Keep the fries frozen and break apart any large frozen clusters.
- Place the frozen fries in the air fryer basket and spread them into an even, loose layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Shake the basket firmly and separate any fries that remain stuck together.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, then shake the basket again.
- Continue cooking for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the fries look golden and feel crisp.
- Transfer the hot fries to a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and any optional seasonings, then toss well.
- Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not thaw the frozen fries before cooking.
- Avoid filling the air fryer basket more than halfway.
- Shoestring fries may need 10 to 12 minutes total.
- Standard fries may need 13 to 17 minutes total.
- Thick steak fries may need 18 to 22 minutes total.
- Shake the basket at least once for even browning.
- Nutrition values vary by brand and fry cut.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0