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With minimal prep & less than 12-15 minutes of cooking you can make the best waffle fries in air fryer *. Perfectly crispy and golden, and all ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen waffle fries
- Quicker than cooking them in the oven
- Less greasy than deep frying with much less oil
- Healthier with just a tiny bit of oil
- Super easy and done in 12-15 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
- Kids love these waffle fries - it's a great side dish for the whole family!
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes
- Frozen waffle fries - I use a kind that already has seasoning. Any brand will work, Alexia and Ore-Ida are two good choices.
- Oil can be skipped, but helps give the waffle fries the best crunch & color. Use olive oil or canola oil,another neutral oil, or cooking spray.
- Salt can be added, especially if you don't use pre-seasoned waffle fries. ¼ teaspoon is perfect for 2 servings. If using oil, season the fries before cooking. If skipping the oil, season them after.
Do these directions work for frozen sweet potato waffle fries?
Yes, these directions work for sweet potato waffle fries as well, with the same time and temperature.
How to make them
- Preheat your air fryer * to 390°F (200°C) and pour the oil over the waffle fries. Mix them a bit so they get evenly coated.
- Place the fries in the preheated basket and air fry 12 minutes at 390°F (200°C), shaking the basket once halfway
- When done, the waffle fries should be golden, crispy at the edges, and soft inside
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost, cook the fries straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - it's fine to have more than one layer, but make sure there is still room for the hot air to circulate.
- For really crispy air fryer * waffle fries, cook them in a single layer
- Shake the waffle fries around halfway for an even cook
- Cooking time can vary with different air fryers and brands of fries - just use more or less time as needed. If you're unsure of the timing, start with 10 minutes and work your way up.
- Store any leftover waffle fries 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 in the air fryer * at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes, until heated through
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to all your air fryer * questions, check out my complete Air Fryer FAQ.
How long do you cook waffle fries in air fryer?
Waffle fries need 12-15 minutes in the air fryer.
Do you need oil to cook frozen waffel fries in the air fryer?
You don't have to add it, but I recommend it to get the right crisp & color.
Why didn't my fries get crispy in air fryer?
There are 3 tricks to getting as crispy fries as possible in the air fryer:
1. Use a tiny bit of oil
2. Cook them in one layer - the more layers, the less crisp
3. Preheat your air fryer
If you want your fries to be crispier, make sure you use the 3 tricks above.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries
Print RateServings: 2
Calories: 200kcal
Prep time: 1 minute
Cook time: 12 minutes
Preheating 5 minutes
Total time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls frozen waffle fries
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the waffle fries in a bowl or on a plate and mix with oil. Try to distribute the oil as evenly as possible all over the fries.
- Place the waffle fries in the air fryer basket and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, shaking once halfway.
- Serve immediately on their own, as a side, or with your favorite dipping sauce!
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
This recipe for frozen waffle fries in air fryer was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cook times can vary with your air fryer model.
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen waffle fries - I use a kind that already has seasoning. Any brand will work, Alexia and Ore-Ida are two good choices.
- Oil can be skipped, but helps give the waffle fries the best crunch & color. Use olive oil or canola oil,another neutral oil, or cooking spray.
- Salt can be added, especially if you don't use pre-seasoned waffle fries. ¼ teaspoon is perfect for 2 servings. If using oil, season the fries before cooking. If skipping the oil, season them after.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost, cook the fries straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - it's fine to have more than one layer, but make sure there is still room for the hot air to circulate.
- For really crispy air fryer * waffle fries, cook them in a single layer
- Shake the waffle fries around halfway for an even cook
- Cooking time can vary with different air fryers and brands of fries - just use more or less time as needed. If you're unsure of the timing, start with 10 minutes and work your way up.
- Store any leftover waffle fries 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 in the air fryer * at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes, until heated through
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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