Skip the oven and get restaurant-crispy French Fries from the freezer in about 12 minutes using nothing but your air fryer.
Why This Recipe Works
The air fryer’s rapid, circulating hot air crisps the outside of frozen fries much faster and more evenly than a conventional oven, without needing extra oil.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 bag frozen french fries (crinkle cut or straight cut)
- Optional: oil spray
- Salt to taste
How to Make It
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Spread the frozen fries in a single, even layer in the basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking or flipping the basket halfway through.
- Season with salt immediately after cooking and serve hot.
Tips for Success
Avoid overcrowding the basket or the fries will steam instead of crisping. A light spray of oil can help thinner-cut fries brown a bit more.
Storage & Reheating
Fries are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to re-crisp. Fries are always best when they are fresh and crispy right out of the air fryer. However, if you have leftovers, you can still enjoy them later without losing too much crunch. To store them properly, let the fries cool down completely to room temperature first. This stops steam from making them soggy. Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or a zip-lock bag and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 1 month.When it comes to reheating, avoid the microwave because it makes fries soft and rubbery. The best way to bring back their crispiness is to use the air fryer again. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C and heat the leftover fries for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You can also reheat them in a hot oven or on a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes. This simple method will make your leftover fries taste almost as good as fresh ones.
