If you’re cooking frozen French fries, you must try them in an air fryer! Perfectly crisp, delicious, and effortless! You’ll never cook them any other way!
Have you jumped into the Air Fryer craze? Well, first it was the Instant Pot. I was skeptical of it at first, but once I dove in…I now own two Instant Pot’s and am obsessed. Then, it was the air fryer. Again, I was skeptical at first, but just got mine a few days ago and already LOVE it!
I had been hearing a lot of people talk about their love for the air fryer. Making things like chicken tenders, French fries, veggies, wings, and more! I was intrigued, but still not sold.
Well, then Costco did me in. You’re probably wondering….how did COSTCO sway me?? Well, I made the mistake of browsing the middle area of Costco. Do you know how dangerous that is?? There are all sorts of good stuff in that area. If you’ve ever been, you know where I am talking about! The seasonal items, the clothes, toys, books, COOKBOOKS, and more!
I typically can show great restraint in that store (well, kind of), and I try to avoid the middle section. Well, this time I didn’t. I had my hubby with me (also dangerous) and before I knew it, we finished shopping for groceries and ended up browsing for pool toys. That quickly led to buying swimsuits for the kids, and then somehow I was looking through cookbooks. The one that grabbed my attention was the air fryer book. I think it was because I was hungry and there were donuts on the cover. Smart publisher they are! I bought the book immediately, only problem, I didn’t own an air fryer. Definitely frivolous, right?!
Once we got home and unpacked our groceries, I sat down to browse the cookbook. I immediately tagged the ones I liked and realized the whole dang book was tagged! After showing my hubby, he too found several to try and jumped on board the air fryer train.
We ordered ours off Amazon after reading through tons of reviews. Ours is a beast, 6.3 quart, because we have a family of 5. When I first unboxed it, I immediately thought it was too big, no where I was going to be able to store it, and already was thinking it would end up returned.
The first night, I tried chicken tenders. I breaded the chicken tenders I had bought previously, laid them in the baking tray, set the timer and about 12 minutes, later, crispy chicken tenders came out that used no oil! Amazing!
The second night, I tossed an entire bag of frozen French fries into the pan and set the timer once more. 15 minutes later, out came the most perfectly cooked fries ever. My kids said they were even better than McDonald’s. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. It cut my cook time down from 30 minutes in oven, to 15! Way crispier too!
Since the chicken tenders I made were from the recipe book that came with it, I can’t call it my own! See picture below for recipe! As for the fries, not quite a recipe, but more like a method. Nonetheless, I have included it below because its perfection at its finest!
You’re going to want to try it if you get an air fryer! Heck, even if you just buy an air fryer for the fries….you won’t regret it! My next test will be bacon! I’ve heard its amazing and much healthier, so I will keep you posted!
Already have an air fryer?? Please, please, please share your recipes with me! If I try them, I will give you full credit because I am loving this new appliance and wanting to see what its capable of!
Ready to try the BEST air fryer French fries ever?? Scroll below and prepare to be addicted!!
Enjoy!
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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen French fries *we love Checker's frozen fries
- Salt/Pepper (to taste) *or buy the already seasoned fries
Instructions
- Place frozen French fries in air fryer basket.
- Spread evenly over basket.
- Air fry French fries at 400 degrees for 16 minutes.
- About halfway through, shake basket around and toss fries to help them evenly cook. At this point, you can add a few minutes or deduct depending on desired crispness.
- Remove basket and serve warm!
Nutrition
Mira Mokhat
What brand air fryer did you get??
Teresa
I have recently purchased an air fryer too, but have not used it yet. I’m going to start out with the french fries. I hope you continue to post more air fryer recipes. One question about your chicken tenders, could milk be used in place of eggs? My grandson has an allergy to eggs.
Thanks
Kristin
Hi! I got an Innsky, here is the link, https://amzn.to/2XJu0SZ
After doing some research, this one came in with the highest reviews and best price!
Kristin
Oh how fun! You are a newbie with me then!! We’ll experiment together, hehe! Let me know what you think of the fries, I think you’ll LOVE them!
As for the chicken, I have heard that heavy cream is a great substitute! Will that work??
Joan Kuhnke
I love my Bella air fryer, we use it most for granddaughter, we used it to make Gluten free recipes, and always looking for new recipes.
Kristin
Oh fun! So far, I am loving my air fryer. I plan to try a few new recipes in it this week so stay tuned!
NANCY
I know this is an air popper but most reviews I have read say you have to put a little oil in the cooking tray…..recipe doesn’t say.
Kristin
Depends on the recipe, but this one doesn’t require any oil added! I have a few others (chicken tenders and veggies) that require a spritz or two of oil spray, but not this one! Enjoy!
Regina Danley
I would love to know the name of the air fryer cookbook you bought!
Thank you!
Kristin
Hi!! Here is the one I have and LOVE, https://amzn.to/2KhiN9A
Verna
It helps if you preheat the air fryer for about 2 minutes, then add the french fries. They come out a little more crispy and cooking time a little less.
debbie maloy
my air-fryer has a rotating basket and I spritz my Checkers fries with a bit of olive oil and they are the best. having them tonight.
Kristin
Good idea! I have read about doing that! My user manual specifically said mine didn’t need to preheat, but I may give it a try regardless! Thanks!
Kristin
Oh yum! Enjoy!!
Bob
You said to spread the french fries out in an even layer in the basket. But the picture does not show that it shows groups of french fries like they were just thrown in. So how should I do this?
Kristin
Sorry for the confusion, I meant to spread them evenly in your basket. No need for an even layer as you will toss them halfway through to cook evenly. Just distribute them evenly in the basket, but it won’t be one layer, no worries! Enjoy!!
Leslie
Got an Emeril but it only came with a booklet that had like only 25 recipes everything from so appetizers to dessert but only the 25 and no other instructions
Kristin
Oh that’s frustrating! Browse through Pinterest too as they have lots of recipes! I am still trying new things so I don’t have many, but mine are slowly increasing as well!
brian
I rub with olive oils and few drops of truffle oil make taste little better.
Kristin
Sounds delicious!
Mimi
I am a newbie at this. Bought a Ninji Foodie and spending my time reading recipes. Anyone know how steak comes out when cooked in one of these?
Kristin
I have tried it a few times and its great! Place the steak inside the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees and the cook time for 7 minutes if you prefer medium-rare. Flip the steak about halfway through cooking, remove it from the air fryer, and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing
Laura Gibson
Baked potatoes are amazing in the air fryer
Kristin
Agreed! I just tried diced potatoes and they are great too!
Sheila Lawrence
How long did you cook the baked potato and at what temperature?
Kristin
These are frozen French fries put into the air fryer. Not the fresh kind from potatoes, 🙂
Mark
I have the Emeril 360 air fryer. It only came with about 25 recipes. Tried making bag frozen French fries tonight. They weren’t very crispy. I didnt use oil and didnt preheat. They could have used another 5 minutes maybe.
Kristin
Did you try flipping them over once through?? It could also depend on what brand/type of fry you use as I use the Checkers frozen French fries. If I go over 16 minutes with those, it is more burned. However, when I do the Ore Ida brand, I typically have to cook for about 20 minutes.
ALex
I have an air fryer and I kinda don’t like it, takes like 30 minutes to make fries & more for frozen fries and there’s barely any space with the middle part rotating and only an on/off button
Kristin
Oh no! Sorry to hear that! Have you tried roasting veggies in it?? Or chicken tenders? Try to experiment until you find what you like! There are so many fun things you can try!
Ted
Super dry.
Kristin
I typically use the Checkers fries, so if you’re using other brands or types, feel free to cut down the time for a few minutes and see how it looks before putting it in for the full 16 minutes. I prefer super crisp fries, my hubby likes them a bit more tender.
Cheryl Kime
Just received my air fryer yesterday. This morning I made French toast sticks. They were really good. Making French fries and chicken strips tonight. Thanks for the tips.
Kristin
Oh fun! You’ll start loving it! Can’t wait to hear what you make in it!! Keep me posted!
Joe
Came for recipe (mostly temp/time since it really isn’t a recipe), left because I didn’t really want to scroll slowly through your life story looking for it.
Kristin
LOL, okay? Definitely didn’t write my life story, but sorry to see you go! Hope you got the info before you left! If not, its 400 degrees for about 16 minutes! Enjoy!
ROBYN
Nothing to say. Easy to follow that. thanks for sharing it!
Kristin
Glad you enjoyed!!
Erika
Get the air fryer oven. you can put more in at one time. It comes with racks so you can have 4 or 5 racks in at once. I don’t preheat either. And I love the crispy fries in about 15 minutes.
LaKendra Truss
Perfect !
Kristin
Glad you enjoyed!!
Kristin
Me too!! Its my fav!!
Diya
Thank you for sharing! Just bought my air fryer and looking forward to make some french fries.
Kristin
Yay! Hope you enjoy! You’ll fall in love with your air fryer, its a fun kitchen appliance to have!!
Owain
100% with Joe’s comment above. All anyone wants is the instructions. Too many food blogging sites have to tell a life story about the dish before you get to the instructions. Wish this would change.
PS thank you for the instructions, they worked out well
Kaleb
Thank you for sharing! Just bought my air fryer and looking forward to make some french fries.
Kristin
Enjoy!
Steph K
Perfectly crisp, delicious, and effortless!Very convenient
Kristin
Yay! Glad you enjoyed!!
Teddi
Please, enough with the back stories. I shouldn’t have to spend 5 minutes scrolling to find a simple instruction. All you needed to write was pre heat air fryer 400 degrees cook for 16. Shake halfway through. That’s it.
Kristin
Okay, but in the back story, I also shared more air fryer recipes (chicken tenders), good cookbooks I have found for the air fryer, etc. I promise, I too don’t like backstory that goes too long, which is why I try to keep my posts shorter than most. In some cases, my excitement gets carried away and I end up sharing more! Sorry 🙁
Sandi
Kristin, Loved your backstory. Recipe is on the mark but do find preheating helps. For more info on Air Frying check out Meredith Lawrence – Blue Jean Chef’s site https://bluejeanchef.com/ (Used to be chef on QVC now has her own site). She also has an air fryer cookbook but her site has lots of recipes, starts out with 8 or 9 but you can keep “loading more recipes” and she has a tab dedicated to all kinds of cooking methods including Air Fryer.
Kristin
Thanks! I use the Cuisinart Toaster Over Air Fryer now and it doesn’t need pre-heating, but defintely came in handy with my previous one! I will need to check out that site for sure! Thanks for the tip!
Grammy Gram
First off, you don’t have to read anything you don’t want to read when pulling up the website! You came looking for a recipe, just hold your finger on the page down button and scroll until you see whatever you came for. Easy as that, no big deal!! Some people! Second, I too, came for the temperature and time which I got after scrolling down, so thank you! I also acquired a Chicken Tender recipe in the process, so thank you for that too.
Kristin
Hope you enjoy the chicken tender recipe and the tasty fries!!
Rose
i feel so lucky this was the recipe i clicked on because those are the exact fries i purchased and decided to look it up after lol
Kristin
Yay! Hope you enjoyed! I love those fries, especially when they get super crunchy!!