With minimal prep & less than 12-15 minutes of cookingyou can make the best waffle fries in air fryer. Perfectly crispy and golden, and all ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
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!
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.
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
Nutritional information is an estimate and the exact values will depend on the brand of waffle fries you use.