Want fast food fries from home with little effort? Then make these air fryer frozen french fries. They are delicious and crispy, take less than 20 minutes, and cooking them in the air fryer means no oily mess in the kitchen. Once air-fried, just season and serve with In-N-Out sauce or your favorite dip!
How to air fry frozen French fries
First, if you want, spray or brush your air fryer basket with a bit of oil (not cooking spray) to avoid sticking. Then, add the frozen French fries straight from the freezer. Fill up to half the basket in total (they don’t have to be in a single layer).
French fries: Use your favorite brand of frozen French fries (I used thin fries). Note that the cooking time will vary based on the different types of fries. Salt: Or seasoning of your choice. Oil: Optional, but I recommend using some for the air fryer basket.
Air fry the frozen fries for about 15 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC. Shake the basket every 5 minutes and keep an eye on them in the last few minutes. Depending on the type of fries and your air fryer, the cooking time may vary by a couple of minutes, so monitor them towards the end. Once air-fried, lightly season the fries with salt (to taste) or your choice of seasoning. Then enjoy!
How long to air fry different types of fries
Sweet potato fries: Usually require an extra 2-4 minutes. Steak fries/Crinkle-cut fries: Usually require an extra 2-4 minutes. Waffle fries/Lattice fries: 10-12 minutes in total. Curly fries: Usually take a similar time, around 14-16 minutes. Shoestring fries: 7-10 minutes in total.
How to serve frozen french fries
These make an easy side dish to burgers, sandwiches, and meats. Plus, they are a quick snack to enjoy with your favorite dips like:
The classic: ketchup, mayo, mustard. BBQ Sauce: smoky and sweet, it will add a delicious twist. Fry sauce: a creamy and tangy sauce specifically for french fries. Yum yum sauce: it combines sweet, tangy, and savory notes – perfect for dipping! Big mac sauce: tangy and sweet, perfect for fries. Ranch dressing: a tangy and creamy sauce that everyone likes.
If you try this easy air fryer frozen French fries recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
