These air fryer frozen French fries are an easy, super quick, and healthier way to make crispy French fries right at home! Way better than frying or baking!
Place the frozen fries in the air fryer basket or tray and make sure to distribute them evenly.
Cook the fries for about 10 minutes, and then shake the tray at least once or twice to distribute the fries and make sure they brown evenly.
Cook for another 5 minutes, and then keep checking every 2 minutes till they're done to your consistency. I typically cook mine for a total of 18-20 minutes and they're perfect!Note: I mainly use a Breville air fryer (which is toaster style!) If you use a basket air fryer, your fries will be done in~ 15 minutes (vs. 20 mins for toaster air fryers).
Transfer fries to a bowl and then season with fine salt and other seasonings of your choice. Check the post for seasoning options!
Notes
No need to defrost or thaw the fries before cooking!
I prefer preheating your air fryer to get maximum crispiness - however, refer to the manual in case it recommends not to preheat your specific type of air fryer!
Don't overcrowd the basket or tray and cook in batches whenever possible!
Seasoning after frying typically distributes flavor more evenly - even better when you use fine salt and seasoning (sticks to the fries better!)
Shake the tray or basket every 5 or so minutes to make sure it distributes and fries on all sides evenly.
Make sure to adjust the timing to fit your type of air fryer as well as the type of fries you're cooking (refer to a handy cheat sheet in the post for a guide to cook times for different types of fries and common air fryer types!)
I don't use extra oil when I make these fries, but you can spray oil or brush with some oil if you'd like. Not required though!