Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer

Using an air fryer to whip up a batch of frozen French fries is not only simple but highly recommended. If you buy an air fryer for no other reason, it’s worth it just for the fries. Wondering how to achieve the crispiest, most delicious frozen French fries possible? Let’s dive in.

Overview

Many of us default to frozen French fries when making them at home—it’s convenient and there’s no messy prep involved. Opting for frozen pre-cooked fries is a game changer. They come pre-fried in oil, which means they’ve already got the necessary fat content to turn golden and crispy in the air fryer.

Pro Tip: Shake It Up

The key to perfect air fryer fries? Shaking the basket. Most air fryers will prompt you to do so halfway through cooking. However, for best results, give those fries a good shake every 2-3 minutes during the latter half of the cooking time. This technique ensures even cooking and allows you to cook larger batches without sacrificing crispiness.

Cooking Time and Temperature

The thickness of your fries and how full the basket is can affect cooking time, so you might need to adjust accordingly. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:

• Regular fries (3/8 inch): 20 minutes at 385°F.
• Thin fries: 16 minutes at 385°F.
• If you prefer your fries a bit softer, reduce the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.

Start with these times, and if your fries aren’t crispy enough, or if your air fryer doesn’t seem as powerful, feel free to add a few more minutes.

Batch Tips

The amount of fries you can cook at once depends largely on your air fryer’s capacity. While you can fill the basket, for the crispiest outcome, consider cooking smaller batches. Shaking more frequently in the latter half of cooking is crucial, especially if the basket is full.

For consistently perfect results, 14-18 ounces (about a pound) of fries is ideal. Feel free to experiment with quantities depending on your needs and the capabilities of your air fryer.

Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer

Make evenly crispy golden fries in your air fryer without additional oil

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Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 16 oz frozen French fries

Instructions

 

• To make perfect frozen French fries, first preheat your air fryer.
• Load the basket with frozen fries and cook at 385 F (195 C). Remember, 20 minutes for regular fries and 16 minutes for thinner ones.
  
• Shake the basket thoroughly at the halfway point and every few minutes thereafter.
  
• Once done, season with salt and serve immediately. Enjoy your perfectly crispy French fries!
  

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