Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
Learn how to cook Frozen French 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.
Servings 2
Calories 408kcal
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls frozen french fries thin, thick, or other cuts of fries
- 1 teaspoon olive oil optional, or other cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine table salt skip if using already seasoned fries
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 french 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!
Notes
This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. . Cooking time can vary with your specific model.
- Don't defrost the fries - cook them straight from frozen
- Salt the fries before cooking as the oil will help the salt stick
- For the crispiest fries, cook them in a single layer - if needed, cook them in batches
- You can layer the fries if needed, but they won't come out as crispy and will need a bit more time to cook. Never fill the basket more than halfway!
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but remember that they are at their 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 fry 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