How to Cook Frozen Chicken Fries in Air Fryer

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No prep required & just 4 minutes of cooking - learn how to make the best Frozen Chicken Fries in Air Fryer. Perfectly crispy and golden on the outside, and soft and juicy on the inside. All ready to serve with your favorite sauces and sides!

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• Why you will love this recipe
• What you need to make them
• How to make them
• Tips & tricks
• Recipe FAQ
• Sauces to serve them with
• More snackable air fryer recipes
• Recipe

I love all fried chicken - from homemade Oven Baked Chicken Tenders to Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets to fried chicken wings and everything in between. But there's really no easier and more dippable fried chicken package than a chicken fry.

They're a great snack on their own, dipped in Chipotle Ranch Dressing or Gluten Free Hummus, or served as a meal with a side of air fryer frozen french fries or air fryer frozen vegetables.

Why you will love this recipe

• It's the best way to cook frozen chicken fries
• Quicker than when cooking them in the oven
• Less greasy than deep frying
• Super easy and done in 4 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating

What you need to make them

Ingredient notes

• No oil needed - but if you want to, you can add a brush of olive oil or canola oil

How to make them

1. Bring out your chicken fries
2. Place frozen fries in a preheated air fryer basket
3. Air fry for 4 minutes at 400°F (200°C)

Tips & tricks

• Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
• Don't defrost the chicken fries, cook them straight from frozen
• Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook the fries in a single layer for the best, crispiest, and fastest result
• Cook time can vary with different air fryers and how much you're making
• You don't need to flip them, but you can if you find one side is getting more color than the other
• Don't cook them too long or they will dry out
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are sufficiently heated throughout - the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C)
• Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2 minutes
• Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments

Recipe FAQ

Sauces to serve them with

Need a sauce (or two) for your chicken fries? Try these!

• 5-minute Whipped Feta Cheese
• 5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce
• 2-minute Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
• Vegan Guacamole
• Vegan Hummus

More snackable air fryer recipes

Here are some of my favorite air fryer appetizers to serve together with chicken fries:

• Air Fryer Dumplings
• Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
• How to Cook Frozen Garlic Bread in Air Fryer
• How to Cook Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in Air Fryer
• How to Cook Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

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