• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Rachna cooks logo

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Beginner Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Rice Dishes
    • Meat/Seafood
      • Chicken
      • Fish
      • Prawn | Shrimp
    • Festival
      • Diwali
      • Navratri
    • Pickle
    • Rotis
      • parathas
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Others
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Health & Fitness
      • Health
      • Fitness
  • Soup
  • Salad
  • Curry
  • Dry vegetable
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Air fryer Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Air fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air fryer Snacks

    Frozen Fries in Air fryer

    Published: May 26, 2021 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Rachna ·

    Jump to Recipe
    Buy My Air fryer ecookbooks Here

    Air fryer frozen French fries are a quick and easy snack. The fries turn out super crispy outside and soft inside with no thawing needed. Perfect for hunger pangs.

    French fries are loved by every kid and adult out these. It is the perfect side as well as great as a snack for parties or just an evening.

    I love doing French fries in Air fryer from scratch. Sweet potato fries in air fryer are wonderful too. But there are times when I am feeling lazy and turn to the frozen fries in the freezer.

    I have used McCain’s frozen fries with no added salt here. But really any brand works the same.

    A plate full of air fried french fries served with ketchup

    You can try these delicious frozen hash browns, frozen wings in air fryer and frozen pizza rolls.

    Ingredients

    Frozen french fries: Use any brand from your frozen section of groceries.

    Seasonings: If your fries are unseasoned, just add cayenne, salt and pepper to the frozen fries before air frying.

    You can spray a bit of oil as well.

    Variations

    This is a vegan recipe. If you eat dairy, you can sprinkle some cheese towards the end of air frying time for a cheesy treat.

    Vary the seasonings as per taste. Seasoning mixes like Cajun spice mix, Old Bay seasoning etc. work well.

    Serving Suggestions

    1. Burgers: This is a classic combination. Serve them crispy and hot with your burgers.

    2. Loaded fries: Top your fries with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives for an enjoyable treat.

    3. Breakfast: Serve your fries with eggs and bacon.

    4. Sandwich: Fries go well with sandwich for a meal.

    5. Snack: Fries taste great with dips for a tasty any time pick me up.

    Instructions

    Preheat air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 200 C or 390 F beforehand.

    Cut the packet and pour out entire batch of frozen french fries into the air fryer basket.

    Frozen french fries laid in air fryer basket ready for air frying.

    Spray with olive oil, and toss with seasonings of choice.

    Air fry for 12-14 minutes till crispy outside.

    Keep shaking the basket 2-3 times during the air frying time to ensure even cooking.

    Crispy french fries done in air fryer from frozen in the air fryer basket.

    Take them out hot.

    You can, alternatively, toss with salt and pepper (or cayenne) after air frying. Enjoy your delicious treat.

    Pro Tips

    1. You do not need to thaw the fries before putting them in the air fryer.

    2. The fries turn out perfectly crispy every single time.

    3. If you want to make French fries in Air fryer from scratch try this recipe.

    4. These fries are unseasoned so apply some spices in oil all over the fries before/after they are done.

    I generally do 1 tsp. cayenne (or pepper) with salt and add it to about 1.5 tsp. oil. Then brush all over the fries after they are done.

    Close up of crispy french fries done in air fryer from frozen.

    FAQs

    1. Can I cook frozen French fries in air fryer?

    Yes they turn out perfectly crispy every single time.

    2. How to make frozen French fries in air fryer?

    Take frozen fries in a preheated air fryer. It takes about 12-15 minutes in the air fryer after preheating at 200 C.

    3. What is the best way to cook frozen French fries?

    The fastest and best way is by using air fryer. You don’t need any extra oil by deep frying and they turn out gorgeously crispy.

    📖 Recipe Card

    Frozen French Fries in Air fryer

    Rachna Parmar
    These frozen french fries in air fryer are super crispy and perfect without the need for thawing or deep frying.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 295 kcal

    Equipment

    • Philips Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 16 oz. frozen fries or 450 gm.
    • Olive oil for spraying
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ½ tsp. cayenne
    • ½ tsp. pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for 4 minutes.
    • Cut open the packet of frozen fries and put in all the fries in the air fryer basket. Do not thaw the fries.
    • Spray fries with olive oil and toss with seasonings of choice.
    • Air fry at 200 C for about 12-14 minutes. Keep shaking the basket every 4-5 minutes. Once they start turning golden brown, pick out one fry and check for doneness.
    • Take out the entire batch.
    • Alternatively, you could toss with some salt, cayenne and pepper in olive oil all over the fries and serve hot with ketchup or dip of your choice.

    Notes

    1. You do not need to thaw the fries before putting them in the air fryer.
    2. The fries turn out perfectly crispy every single time.
    3. Remember to shake the basket 2-3 times during air frying.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 556mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know on Instagram @rachna.parmar or tag #rachnacooks
    Check out our Food videos Subscribe to our Food channel for recipe videos

    If you liked the recipe, I request you to give it a star * rating. Thanks.

    More Air fryer Snacks

    • A plate of spinach pakodas on a white plate.
      Spinach Pakora | Palak Pakora Recipe
    • Ore Ida crispy crowns after air frying served on a white plate.
      Ore Ida Crispy Crowns in Air fryer
    • Two halves of one paneer sandwich cut into triangles served on a white plate.
      Paneer Sandwich
    • A plateful of delicious cabbage pakoda
      Cabbage Pakoda

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi and welcome!

    I am Rachna, a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach. I help you eat healthy. I specialize in healthy recipes especially Air fryer recipes.

    I offer Health and Nutrition Coaching aimed at helping you achieve fat loss, healthy eating habits and more stamina and flexibility.

    More about me →

    HEALTHY RECIPES

    • 3 air fried corn on the cob on a white plate.
      Air fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air fryer Mushrooms
    • Air fryer Beet Chips
    • Air fryer Chickpeas
    • Close up of roasted broccoli in air fryer on a white plate
      Air fryer Zucchini No Breading
    • a bowl of roasted peanuts in air fryer with a spicy coating.
      Air fryer Peanuts

    LATEST RECIPES

    • Close up of crunchy McDonald's McNuggets
      How to Reheat McDonalds McNuggets
    • Delicious lychee lemonade in a glass. Garnished with lemon slice, mint slivers and ice cubes.
      Lychee Lemonade | Litchi Juice
    • 4 skewers of tandoori aloo on a white plate
      Tandoori Aloo Air fryer/Oven/Grill/Skillet
    • Indian mint chutney in a bowl
      Indian Mint Sauce
    • A bowl of homemade chaat masala powder with a tsp. in focus
      Chaat Masala Substitute
    • iron rich green wrap
      Spinach Chicken Wrap

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    POLICIES

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    NEWSLETTER

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    ABOUT

    • About
    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog earns income from affiliate links and ads.

    Copyright © Rachna cooks 2023