Air fryer frozen French fries recipe is a quick and simple recipe that can be cooked in about 20 minutes. Before I bought my air fryer, I used to bake or fry French fries, but the whole process created discomfort for me – too much smell and mess. Now, it is a simple and easy process that has changed our way of eating and enjoying it. This recipe is a crowd-pleasing, easy dish that is the ultimate and delicious fries with a crispy and crunchy outside and a perfectly soft center—an ideal texture with less oil and more taste.
What ingredients are required to make an air fryer frozen French fries recipe?
Ingredients required to make an air fryer frozen French fries recipe are mentioned below.
- 16 oz frozen French fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- Pinch of pepper
2 Steps to make an air fryer frozen French fries recipe
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. In the meantime, transfer frozen French fries to a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp granulated garlic, ¼ tsp and a pinch of freshly ground mix of pepper. Gently toss to coat the fries with seasoning.
- Lay a parchment paper in the air fryer basket and add the fries on it without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 400°F (204°C). Serve with homemade garlic mayonnaise or any other sauce to your taste.
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FAQ’s
Can I air fry frozen French fries without thawing them first?
Yes, you can air fry frozen French fries without thawing. Thawing French fries can affect their crispiness and nice golden look.
How can I make my fries extra crispy?
Drizzle the fries with some oil, do not overcrowd them, and increase cooking time to make extra crispy fries in the air fryer.
Do I need to add oil to the air fryer to cook frozen French fries?
You can add a few drops of oil to frozen French fries before air frying to make the potatoes crispy and golden. Most of the frozen French fries are already coated with oil.
Can I add frozen vegetables to the air fryer before cooking frozen French fries?
Yes, you can add frozen carrots along with frozen fries in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 16 ounce frozen French fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. In the meantime, transfer frozen French fries to a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp granulated garlic, ¼ tsp and a pinch of freshly ground mix of pepper. Gently toss to coat the fries with seasoning.
- Lay a parchment paper in the air fryer basket and add the fries on it without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 400°F (204°C). Serve with homemade garlic mayonnaise or any other sauce to your taste.
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