When it comes to side dishes, sometimes you just need something fast. These frozen French fries made in air fryer are fast, easy peasy, and something the whole family will love.
Why You are Going to Love These Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
It is hard to resist biting into that crispy golden exterior. There’s that satisfying crunch which gives way to the soft fluffy interior. With just the right amount of salt and pepper these frozen fries in air fryer are the perfect side dish to your hamburger, grilled cheese, fish, or steak to name a few.
And although they make a great side dish, they also serve as a great sharing appetizer for your next game night. Serve alongside the old stand by, ketchup, or fancy things up a notch with chipotle mayo, or really any sauce you enjoy.
Frozen french fries are easy to find as most grocery stores and even convenience stores sell them. They can be kept in the freezer for months and pulled out at the last minute when you need them. And as an added bonus they are fairly inexpensive.
Equipment You Will Need
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Ingredients
The ingredients needed are simple. One bag of your favourite frozen french fries, and salt and pepper.
How to Make Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer at 380F. Once preheated remove the basket from the air fryer and pour in the frozen french fries. You don’t want to overcrowd the fries, keep them mainly in a single to two fries deep layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to work in batches.
Place the basket into the air fryer and cook at 380F for 8 minutes. Shake basket in order to flip the fries over and place back into the air fryer and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown to your preference.
Once the air fryer frozen fries are done cooking immediately sprinkle them with salt and pepper. If you wait too long before adding the seasoning it won’t stick as well to the fries.
You can keep the fries warm in the oven at 250F while you cook another batch. After your last batch you can place all the fries in the basket and cook for a minute or two just to make sure they are all piping hot and ready to serve.
Notes
- Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the fries, ie. shoe string will cook faster than wedges. If you fill the basket too full and there isn’t enough hot air circulation in the air fryer your fries will cook slower and will not be as crispy on the outside.
- Be sure to add the salt and pepper right after cooking. The hot oil on the fries helps the salt and pepper stick to the fry.
FAQs
- Should I spray the fries with oil before cooking? You can spray them with oil if you like. Some people spray the frozen fries then sprinkle with salt and pepper and then cook. The oil allows the salt and pepper to stick to the frozen fries, but frozen french fries already have a coating of oil on them (it’s just solid due to freezing), and I don’t find it necessary to add more (more calories – who needs them?). If you quickly add salt and pepper once the fries finish cooking, the hot oil present on the fries will allow the salt and pepper to stick.
- How do you store leftovers? I find that fries are best served warm, they are never as good when you reheat them. But if you must, you can put them in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. When you are ready to reheat them, put them in a preheated air fryer for about 3-4 minutes.
Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 28 oz bag Frozen french fries
- 1 salt optional
- 1 pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380F
- Pour frozen french fries into air fryer basket. Make sure the fries aren't too crowded, no more than two fries deep.
- Place basket back tinto air fryer and cook at 380F for 8 minutes
- Remove air fryer basket and shake in order to flip the fries. Place basket back into air fryer and continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately sprinkle with salt and pepper if using and serve.
Notes
- Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the fries, ie. shoe string will cook faster than wedges. If you fill the basket too full and there isn’t enough hot air circulation in the air fryer your fries will cook slower and will not be as crispy on the outside.
- Be sure to add the salt and pepper right after cooking. The hot oil on the fries helps the salt and pepper stick to the fry.
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