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Air fryer regular cut french fries with side of ketchup.

Crispy Frozen Fries in the Air Fryer

Yes, it's possible! You can make crispy, delicious frozen french fries in the air fryer in under 20 minutes using your favorite brand of fry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces frozen french fries
  • 1 Tablespoon oil such as olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to your liking

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400℉.
  • While the air fryer is preheating, take the frozen french fries out of the freezer and place them in a large bowl. Season with 1 Tablespoon oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, then toss the frozen french fries until they are evenly coated.
  • Pour the frozen french fries into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or the fries won't cook properly.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, being sure to shake the basket halfway through air frying time.
  • When golden brown and crispy to your liking, remove from the air fryer to a serving plate and enjoy!
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Notes

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    • Fries not crispy enough? Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if you must. Increase the temperature or cooking time slightly if necessary. Use cooking spray instead of oil, but remember: use an oil sprayer filled with your preferred oil. Do not use a pressurized cooking spray with additives as it can damage the nonstick surface of your air fryer.
    • Burned your fries? Lower the temperature and cooking time, shake the basket more often, and don't use too much oil. See our guide to air frying oils if your oil doesn't seem to be working well for you.
    • Fries not cooking evenly? Shake the basket frequently and avoid overcrowding. If you're using homemade french fries you froze yourself, make sure they've been cut to a uniform size.
Nutrition Note
  • Nutritional value is based off of generic frozen french fries. Please check the packaging of your frozen fries for accurate nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 846mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg