How long to do french fries in air fryer

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Who doesn’t love the convenience of frozen french fries? You open the bag and in 20 minutes, you have a fast, easy side dish. But what if frozen french fries could taste better, finish with an improved texture and be even healthier? Well, now they can. Just use your air fryer to cook frozen french fries and save yourself the time, aggravation and calories of baking or deep frying.

Note: If you are looking for homemade fries in an air fryer, look no further – we have great recipes for homemade air fryer french fries and homemade air fryer sweet potato fries. If you’re looking to air fry from frozen, keep reading.

The problem with frozen french fries is in the preparation. When cooked in a deep fryer, they taste great, but they’ve been soaked in unhealthy oil, adding fat and calories that will add inches to your waistline. Preparing frozen fries in the oven isn’t efficient. By the time you’ve pre-heated the oven to 400 degrees, cooked the fries for ten minutes, flipped them, and cooked for ten more minutes, you’ve wasted nearly an hour of your life preparing fries that are probably still soggy in the middle.

However, when you cook frozen french fries in the air fryer, you get the same great taste and texture of deep-fried french fries without the unhealthy additional oil. Plus, with rapid air technology, air frying makes for fast, even cook times.

Cook frozen french fries quickly and easily in air fryer. So good and crispy!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fried Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer, vegetable

Servings: 2

Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 or 1 lb of your favorite frozen french fries (my favorite is Alexia brand fries with rosemary and sea salt)
• A spritz of your favorite healthy oil

Instructions

1. Spray the basket of your air fryer with oil.

2. Pour 1/2 to 1 pound of frozen french fries into your air fryer, depending on its capacity.

3. Cook at 400° F / 200° C for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Final cook time will depend on your air fryer's capacity and the thickness and quantity of your fries. A good rule of thumb is to cook for 10 minutes, shake and check at 15 minutes to see if your fries need more time or are ready.

4. Plate and enjoy!

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Crispy and crunchy homemade air fryer French fries. With just a few basic ingredients you can have French fries ready without the mess and grease of classic fried ones.

The air fryer is the fastest way to satisfy a craving. We love it for making Air Fryer Chicken Wings, crispy Air Fryer Bacon, and of course fries.

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The Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries

The air fryer method for making homemade French fries is the easiest method for cooking fries. Not only is it so easy to make, but they are also much healthier than frying in oil.

This recipe is so simple; thinly sliced potatoes lightly tossed in oil and seasoning, then cooked until crispy and crunchy. All you need is a Juicy Burger or classic BLT Sandwich to go with these.

Ingredients for the Best Fries

The ingredients needed for homemade fries are so simple and you most likely already have them in your kitchen.

• Potatoes – For this recipe we use russet potatoes (Idaho potatoes) you can also use yukon gold potatoes.
• Oil – This recipe calls for olive oil but you can use vegetable oil or canola oil.
• Seasoning – We season the fries with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, but you can use any of your go-to spices.

How to Make French Fries in Air Fryer

1. Scrub Potatoes: We just wash them and keep the skins on, but you can peel if you prefer.
2. Cut Potatoes: Clean the potatoes and cut into about ¼” inch strands, making sure all the strands are the same size for even cooking. Rinse the fries under cold water and pat dry.
3. Season: Add the fries into a bowl and drizzle with oil and toss, season and toss again. Evenly spread the fries into the air fryer basket.
4. Air Fry: Cook the fries until crispy and golden, tossing half way.

Common Questions

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

That is totally fine, you can bake fries in the oven like we did our oven-baked potato wedges recipe.

How to reheat the French fries?

Add the fries back into the air fryer and cook until reheated and re-crisped.

Do I have to preheat the air fryer?

You do not have to preheat the air fryer for this fries recipe.

Can I prepare the fries ahead of time?

Yes, just clean and cut the fries and keep them completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator until ready to make. Drain and pat dry before cooking the fries.

Remember your Air Fryer the next time you are craving French fries. This is the quickest way to make them and they turn out extra crispy.

More Potato Recipes

• Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Smashed Potatoes Recipe
• Loaded Potato Soup
• Baked French Fries
• Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer French Fries

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Crispy and crunchy air fryer French fries loaded with so much flavor. With just a few basic ingredients you can have homemade French fries ready without all the mess and grease of classic fried fries!

Valentina Ablaev

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $1-$2

Keyword: air fryer french fries

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

Calories: 121

Servings: 4 servings

• 1 lb russet potatoes, (2 large or 3 medium potatoes)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
• ⅛ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp paprika

1. Scrub and clean the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into even ¼-inch thick strips.

2. Rinse the fries in cold water and thoroughly pat dry.

3. Add the fries into a large bowl and drizzle with the oil and toss. Sprinkle seasonings over the fries and toss again.

4. Transfer the fries into the air fryer basket* and cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Toss the French fries and cook for an additional 6-10 minutes until the fries are golden and crispy. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

*We used a larger 5.8 qt capacity Air Fryer. For a smaller air fryer, cook in 2 batches and once both batches are fully cooked, return them all at once to the air fryer to re-warm for 2 minutes before serving. The second batch may cook a little faster since the basket is preheated.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer French Fries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 297mg13%

Potassium 476mg14%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 32IU1%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Valentina Ablaev

I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!

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