Learn how to cook Ore Ida Fries in your air fryer, with minimal prep and 12-14 minutes of cooking. They come out perfectly crispy, and it's optional to add a tiny bit of olive oil.
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen Ore Ida fries
- Crispier than baking
- Healthier than deep fried Ore Ida fries
- Quicker than cooking them in the oven
- Easy cleanup - and no greasy mess!
- Super easy and done in 16 minutes - or less!
What you need to cook them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen Ore Ida french fries: I used thin cut fries - but you can also use different types of fries, like curly fries, waffle fries, crinkle cut fries, shoestring fries, steak fries or sweet potato fries. Cook time will depend on how thick they are.
- Olive oil is optional, and can be swapped for a different type of vegetable oil or a few spritzes of cooking spray
- Salt might not be necessary if you're using already seasoned fries - please check the bag before adding the salt!
How to cook them
- Place frozen Ore Ida fries in a bowl or on a plate
- Pour over olive oil
- Add salt, then mix and make sure to spread the oil and salt as evenly as possible all over the fries
- Place them in the preheated air fryer basket
- Air fry 7 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then shake the basket
- Air fry 7 more minutes at 400°F (200°C), and serve immediately!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer for the quickest, most even cook
- Don't defrost the fries - cook them straight from frozen
- If you're using oil, salt the fries before cooking as the oil will help the salt stick
- If you're not using oil, salt the fries after cooking
- For the crispiest fries, cook them in a single layer - split them in multiple batches, if needed
- You can layer the fries, but they won't come out as crispy and will need a bit more time to cook. Either way, never fill the basket more than halfway!
- Shake the fries halfway for best results
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but they best just after frying
- Reheat fries in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 300°F (150°C)
- Use leftovers to make a leftover french fries casserole
More quick & easy air fryer sides
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer sides?
- Air Fryer Toast
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
- How to Cook Frozen Vegetables in Air Fryer
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Recipe
Ore Ida Fries in Air Fryer
Print RateServings: 2
Calories: 408kcal
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Total time: 16 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls frozen Ore Ida fries
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine table salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place frozen fries in a bowl and season with olive oil and salt. Mix well to coat the fries as evenly as possible with the oil and salt .2 handfuls frozen Ore Ida fries, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon fine table salt
- Place fries in air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes, shaking once halfway.
- Serve immediately, with your favorite dipping sauces!
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen Ore Ida fries: I used thin cut fries - but you can also use different types of fries, like curly fries, waffle fries, crinkle cut fries, shoestring fries, steak fries or sweet potato fries. Cook time will depend on how thick they are.
- Olive oil is optional, and can be swapped for a different type of vegetable oil or a few spritzes of cooking spray
- Salt might not be necessary if you're using already seasoned fries - please check the bag before adding the salt!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer * for the quickest, most even cook
- Don't defrost the fries - cook them straight from frozen
- If you're using oil, salt the fries before cooking as the oil will help the salt stick
- If you're not using oil, salt the fries after cooking
- For the crispiest fries, cook them in a single layer - split them in multiple batches, if needed
- You can layer the fries, but they won't come out as crispy and will need a bit more time to cook. Either way, never fill the basket more than halfway!
- Shake the fries halfway for best results
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but they best just after frying
- Reheat fries in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 300°F (150°C)
- Use leftovers to make a leftover french fries casserole
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 7g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Petrina Guglielmo
Oh my gosh! The olive oil made all the difference. Thank you so much!! They're like McDonald's french fries but even better and I don't have to go anywhere to get them.