Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

5 from 1 vote

You can cook frozen French fries in the air fryer that taste just like fast food, without having to deep fry.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fried fries, Air fryer frozen French fries, crispy french fries

Servings: servings

Calories: 296kcal

Author: Erin

Cost: $3

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lightly spray oil in the inner basket, and over the frozen French fries.
If desired, lightly sprinkle the fries with salt.
Cook the fries for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through to allow for an even crisp.
Serve right away from the basket when finished cooking.

Use a half bag (1 pound) of frozen French fries at a time in an air fryer that is 6 quarts in size or less in order to get the full crisp effect.
You air fry a full bag (2 pounds) of frozen fries in air fryers that are 9 quarts and larger, while still achieving maximum crispiness.
Spray oil is a great tool for air frying French fries; use it on the inner basket to prevent fries from sticking, and lightly on the fries to add additional crunch and golden brown color.
If you don't have an oil sprayer, use a paper towel to apply oil to the inner basket, then rub a large bowl with remaining oil and toss the fries to get them coated from the sides of the bowl. This allows you to use minimal amounts of oil, similar to using a spray bottle.