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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
- 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
- Oil can be skipped, but helps give the waffle fries that nice golden brown color. Use olive oil or canola or another neutral oil!
- Salt can be added, especially if you don't use pre-seasoned waffle fries. ¼ teaspoon is perfect for 2 servings.
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 waffle fries in the preheated basket and air fry for 12 minutes at 390°F (200°C), shaking the basket once halfway
- When done, the waffle fries should be golden and a bit crispy
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost the waffle fries, cook them 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 some 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
Recipe FAQ
Waffle fries need 12-15 minutes in the 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.
Reheat waffle fries at 300°F (150°C) for 4-6 minutes, until heated through. Shake at least once halfway.
Sauces to serve them with
Need a sauce (or two) for your air fryer frozen waffle fries? Try these!
- Lime Aioli
- Chipotle Ranch
- Tyrosalata (Whipped Feta Cheese)
- 5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce
- Vegan Guacamole
- 2-minute Barbecue Sauce
More quick & easy air fryer sides
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Recipe
Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 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
- Oil can be skipped, but helps give the waffle fries that nice golden brown color. Use olive oil or canola or another neutral oil!
- Salt can be added, especially if you don't use pre-seasoned waffle fries. ¼ teaspoon is perfect for 2 servings.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't defrost the waffle fries, cook them 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 some room for the hot air to circulate.
- For really crispy fries, cook them in a single layer
- Shake the waffle fries around halfway for an even cook
- Cook 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 leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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