These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are easy to make and perfectly crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or turn them into loaded cheese fries with all the toppings — the choice is yours!
I love making french fries in my air fryer. Not only are they super quick and easy, but they’re ultra-crispy AND they taste like deep fried fries—except without all of the excess oil!
Seriously, this air fryer frozen french fries recipe will take your frozen fries to a whole new level!
Ingredients
You need just one ingredient to make classic french fries in the air fryer.
- Frozen French Fries – use your favorite variety! I use frozen Ore Ida Extra Crispy Fries Seasoned Crinkles, because I love that they come pre-seasoned.
How to make
These air fryer frozen french fries take 1 minute to prep…yep, that’s it!
- Place frozen french fries into air fryer basket with the air fryer preheated to 400ºF.
- Air fry for 15-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!
How long to cook frozen french fries in an air fryer
Frozen french fries will air fry at 400ºF for 15-25 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the fries are hot and fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside. Timing will also depend on how you like your fries — softer fries require less time; crisper fries need more!
Do frozen fries need to be thawed before air frying?
Do not thaw frozen fries before air frying. Dump the fries in frozen, air fry, and they’re ready to go!
Do you need to season frozen french fries?
It depends on the variety you’re using. Some frozen french fries come pre-seasoned and other don’t. It should be clearly labeled on the package.
If you’d like to season your fries, here are some ideas:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Seasoned salt
- Cayenne or chipotle powder for a little kick
- Cajun seasoning
- Garlic and/or onion powder
Can you use different fries?
Any variety of frozen fries will work. Keep in mind, different brands/shape of fries may require different cooking time. Start with 15 minutes and add more time as necessary.
If you want to make your own fries from scratch, check out my air fryer french fries recipe instead!
How to serve air fryer frozen french fries
These air fried frozen french fries are delicious on their own but there are also a variety of different ways you can serve them!
Dips
Keep it classic with ketchup or whip up a homemade dipping sauce:
Toppings
- Chili Cheese Fries. Bake your air fried fries with Mexican cheese then top it all off with chili, queso, green onions, sour cream, and feta. Check out the recipe card below for more details on this delicious spicy and cheesy variation!
- Poutine. Top your fries with a generous helping of sausage gravy and white cheese curds. Check out my breakfast poutine for inspiration!
- Bacon and Cheddar. Bake your air fried fries with shredded cheddar to melt it then top with crumbled bacon.
What to serve with french fries
Fries are delicious on their own but you can’t go wrong with a main dish to serve alongside them.
How to store
French fries are best served right away, but they will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days after they are air fried.
To reheat, bake or air fry at 350º for 3-4 minutes or until re-crisped.
– Jennifer
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Equipment for this recipe
Ingredients
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- 1 (26 oz) bag frozen Ore Ida Extra Crispy Fries Seasoned Crinkles
Optional - Chili Cheese Fries
- Cooked fries from above
- 1 (8 oz) bag Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1 batch easy chili (drain most of the liquid to avoid soggy fries) use as much or as little as you like. Should be heated.
- Jarred queso heated and drizzled on, to taste
- Green onions, sour cream, crumbled feta etc. for serving
Recipe Video
Instructions
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Dump french fries into air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15-25 minutes, stirring gently halfway.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Optional - Chili Cheese Fries
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Spread air fried fries into an even layer, then top with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top cheese fries with warmed chili, then drizzle with warm queso.
- Top with green onions, sour cream, crumbled feta, etc. and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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