Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
The easiest air fryer win there is: pour frozen fries straight in — no oil, no thawing — and get crispier results than the oven in half the time.
400°F200°C
16 mincook
17 mintotal
2servings
220cal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) frozen french fries
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: oil spray for extra crisp
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
- Add the frozen fries in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Season with salt straight away while hot.
Tips
- Do not overfill — a thin layer is what makes them crisp.
- Thicker steak fries need 3–5 minutes longer.