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With minimal prep & 12 minutes of cooking you can make the best Frozen Curly Fries in Air Fryer *. Perfectly crispy and golden, and all ready to serve with your favorite sauce!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen curly fries
- Quicker than when cooking them in the oven
- Less greasy than deep fat frying
- Super easy and done in 12 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes
- Frozen curly fries: You can use any brand you like, two good options are Ore-Ida and Arby's
- Other types of frozen fries: You can also make frozen sweet potato fries, frozen French fries, frozen waffle fries and frozen crinkle fries
- Salt is optional - curly fries often come pre-seasoned, so depending on the seasoning you might not need extra salt, and if you do you can also add it after cooking
- Olive oil can be skipped, or swapped for a neutral cooking oil or a bit of cooking spray
- Seasoning: if your curly fries are not pre-seasoned you can add more seasoning yourself, like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, cheese powder or Elote seasoning
How to cook them
- Preheat your air fryer * to 400°F (200°C) and pour olive oil over the fries
- Season with salt, then mix to coat the fries evenly
- Spread out in air fryer * basket
- Air fry for 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C), shaking them around a bit halfway. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce like BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese Sauce or Chipotle Ranch!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost curly fries, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - it's fine if the fries overlap a bit, but do not fill the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- For the crispiest fries, cook in a single layer
- Shake the fries around a bit halfway, for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and brands of curly fries
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Reheat leftovers by air frying for a few minutes at 350°F (180°C)
Recipe FAQ
Find more answers to all your air fryer * questions in my Air Fryer FAQ.
How long do I put frozen curly fries in air fryer?
Curly fries will generally take around 12 minutes in the air fryer. The time can vary depending on your air fryer model, how much you are cooking at the same time, and the brand of fries.
How do you cook frozen Arby's curly fries in the air fryer?
Arby's curly fries generally take 12 minutes to cook in the air fryer, but time can vary with your air fryer model and how much you're cooking at the same time. Air fry at 400°F (200°C), and always start with preheating your air fryer.
Are Ore-Ida curly fries good in the air fryer?
Yes, Ore-Ida curly fries are a great option to cook in the air fryer.
More guides to air frying frozen food
Looking for more guides to air frying frozen food?
- Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Burgers
- Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings
- And find many more guides in the complete post about cooking frozen food in the air fryer
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Recipe
Frozen Curly Fries in Air Fryer
Print RateServings: 2
Calories: 317kcal
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 12 mins
Preheating 5 minutes
Total time: 17 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls frozen curly fries
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Season curly fries with olive oil and salt (optional), mix well to coat evenly.2 handfuls frozen curly fries, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Place curly fries in the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C), shaking them around once halfway.
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Mixing bowl*
Notes
This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja Foodi DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.
Ingredient ntoes & substitutions
- Frozen curly fries: You can use any brand you like, two good brands are Ore-Ida and Arby's
- Other types of frozen fries: You can also make frozen sweet potato fries, frozen French fries and frozen waffle fries
- Salt is optional - curly fries often come pre-seasoned, so depending on the seasoning you might not need extra salt, and if you do you can also add it after cooking
- Olive oil can be skipped, or swapped for a neutral cooking oil or a bit of cooking spray
- Seasoning: if your curly fries are not pre-seasoned you can add more seasoning yourself, for example garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, cheese powder or Elote seasoning
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost curly fries, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - it's fine if the fries overlap a bit, but do not fill the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- For the crispiest fries, cook in a single layer
- Shake the fries around a bit halfway, for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and brands of curly fries
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Reheat leftovers by air frying for a few minutes at 350°F (180°C)
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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