on Apr 13, 2021, Updated Aug 18, 2023 You can also try my Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls and Spicy Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli to try something similar with your air fryer.
Why Make French Fries In An Air Fryer
Ingredients
Frozen French Fries – Get a bag of your favorite French fries. Classic, crinkle cut, waffle cut, shoestring, or flavored, they all work great. Oil – Use a cooking spray for this recipe. If you do not have cooking spray, apply olive or canola oil with a brush on the fries. Seasoning – You can select any seasoning to flavor these french fries. I have given some options in the post below.
Pro Tips By Neha
For the best result, air fry them in batches so they cook evenly and come out nice and crispy. You can stir them midway for even cooking. Toaster oven-style air fryers usually take longer to cook. Increase the time by 4-5 minutes if you use one. Spray a little oil on the french fries to make them extra crispy. If you don’t have a spray, apply a little oil on the fries with a brush. Using a larger air fryer, you can fry a bigger batch simultaneously. Do not overcook the fries; otherwise, they will turn hard.
How To Make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Transfer 1 lb (500 g) of frozen french fries to the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil. I used a 4-quart fryer. Using a larger air fryer, you can fry more fries in one batch. Close the basket and set the temperature to 400°F (200°C). Set the timer for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, pull out the basket and season the fries. Toss the fries very well using 2 large spoons or forks to coat them evenly with the seasoning. Put the basket back and set the timer to another 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Seasoning Options
Taco Seasoning – I used my homemade Old El Paso Copycat Taco Seasoning to season the fries. Black Pepper – Season the fries with a little salt and black pepper to keep it simple. Indian Masala – Spice them with basic Indian spice powders such as turmeric powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, and salt. Want more tanginess? Squeeze a little lemon juice on top. Peri Peri – This is a famous seasoning used by many fast-food restaurants. You can buy a peri peri seasoning from stores or make one at home. Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning is a mixture of oregano, red pepper flakes, red chili powder, garlic powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, ginger powder, sugar, and salt. Garlic and Herbs – Season the fries with garlic powder and other seasonings such as red chili flakes, oregano, dried thyme, etc.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these air-fried french fries with ketchup, mayonnaise, or a creamy dipping sauce such as Yum Yum Sauce, Peri Peri Sauce, Boom Boom Sauce, Bang Bang Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Sauce, or any other sauce you fancy. They taste great on the side, along with burgers, sandwiches, wraps, Kathi rolls, hot dogs, etc. You can also serve it along with your grilled or roasted meat meals.
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