Get Air Fryer Frozen French Fries with all the flavor of McDonald’s-style fries. Quickly and simply cook them with this simple recipe.
The kid’s favorite French fries are always in demand. Buying them every time we go to a cinema or out with friends has already become a routine; this is why I like to buy big packs and simply and quickly cook them in the air fryer. Now that my kids have already savored them at home in minutes, this simple air fryer recipe has endless demands. The salty, crispy, hot, fresh fries served with ketchup or other dips taste fantastic.
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. This crowd-pleasure easy dish 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.
You can add some frozen carrots and cook them together; mixing French fries with veggies will make your kids eat balanced and healthy. I used to make tips with my kids to make them eat healthy and unhealthy fast food. Sweet potatoes are one of the best alternatives for cooking French fries; check the recipe here.
Choosing the best-looking French fries is easy as you have to pay attention to the straight cut, the date of production, a remarkable brand, and steak fries. Cooking French fries in the air fryer varies depending on the fry you pick. I have cooked mine for about 10 minutes.
Try not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; simply lay all of them in a simple layer to obtain crispy and perfect French fries.
Do I need to add oil to the air fryer frozen French fries?
Indeed, adding oil to air fryer French fries is optional, as most frozen fries come coated with oil. Anyway, I usually add some drops to make the potatoes crispy and golden. In case your purpose is to cook without oil, go ahead and just add potatoes straight to the basket.
For note: If the French fries are not crisping up enough while cooking, drizzle them with a little oil.
Do I need to defrost frozen French fries beforehand?
You do not need to defrost frozen French fries before cooking them in air fryer. Defrosting potatoes may affect their crispiness and nice golden look.
Do I need to season frozen French fries before or after air frying?
As I mentioned, frozen French fries come seasoned and coated with oil. But seasoning usually is pretty plain. So I prefer to add my seasoning, like smoked paprika, granulated garlic, a freshly ground mix of pepper, and more salt.
How do you make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries?
Transfer frozen French fries to a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, and a pinch of freshly ground mix of pepper. Toss gently to coat potatoes with seasoning.
Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Lay a piece of parchment pepper in an air fryer basket. Transfer seasoned potatoes to basket. Spread them out, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for about 10 minutes.
Serve immediately paired with homemade garlic mayonnaise or any other sauce to your taste.
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 16 ounce frozen French fries
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Transfer frozen french fries to a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, and a pinch of freshly ground mix of pepper. Toss gently to coat potatoes with seasoning.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Lay a piece of parchment pepper in an air fryer basket.
- Transfer seasoned potatoes to basket. Spread them out, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately!
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