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Perfect Air Fryer French Fries
Transform frozen fries into crispy golden perfection
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
14 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
🛒Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen french fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Salt to taste
- Your favorite seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, etc.)
👨🍳Instructions
1
Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. This ensures immediate crisping.
2
Prepare Fries
Place frozen fries directly from freezer into air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overcrowd - cook in batches if needed for best results.
3
First Cook
Cook for 10 minutes, then shake the basket vigorously to redistribute fries for even cooking.
4
Final Cook
Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until fries are golden brown and crispy to your preference.
5
Season and Serve
Remove fries and immediately season with salt or your favorite seasonings while hot. Serve right away for maximum crispiness.
⏱️Cooking Times by Fry Type
Regular Cut
12-14 min
400°F
Thick Cut
16-18 min
400°F
Shoestring
8-10 min
380°F
Crinkle Cut
14-16 min
400°F
Sweet Potato
12-15 min
380°F
Steak Fries
18-20 min
400°F
💡Pro Tips
- ✓Don't Thaw: Cook fries straight from frozen for best texture
- ✓Single Layer: Avoid overlapping for even cooking and maximum crispiness
- ✓Shake Regularly: Shake basket every 5 minutes for even browning
- ✓Extra Crispy: Lightly spray with oil before cooking for restaurant-style crispiness
- ✓Season Hot: Add salt and seasonings immediately after cooking while fries are hot
🧂Seasoning Ideas
🌶️ Spicy Options
- • Cajun seasoning
- • Chili powder + lime
- • Hot sauce powder
- • Paprika + cayenne
🌿 Herb Blends
- • Garlic powder + rosemary
- • Italian seasoning
- • Ranch seasoning mix
- • Parmesan + herbs
🌍 International
- • Curry powder
- • Everything bagel seasoning
- • Old Bay seasoning
- • Truffle salt
🧀 Cheesy Options
- • Parmesan cheese
- • Nacho cheese powder
- • Cheddar powder
- • Nutritional yeast
📊Nutrition (per serving)
150
Calories
7g
Fat
2g
Protein
20g
Carbs