Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Temperature
400°F
200°C
Time
18 min
500g
Heat through to
Piping hot
cooked right through
Prep
None
Cook
18 min
Total
18 min
Fries are one of the things the air fryer does best - crisp and golden with hardly any oil and no soggy middle. The key is a single layer with the basket not piled up, so the hot air can reach every side.
Ingredients
Quantities for 500g - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 500g (about 1 lb) frozen french fries, straight from the freezer
How to air fry frozen french fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the frozen french fries to the basket. Don't overfill the basket.
- Cook for about 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
Pro tip
For extra crispiness, shake the basket every 5 minutes.
How to tell when it's done
Cook them until deep golden and crisp right to the ends, giving the basket a few shakes along the way. Thick steak-cut fries always need a bit longer than skinny ones.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 400°F for 18 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer frozen french fries: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry frozen french fries?
Air fry frozen french fries at 400°F (200°C) for about 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. That's for 500g in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry frozen french fries at?
Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Can you cook french fries from frozen in an air fryer?
Yes - there's no need to thaw. Cook straight from frozen at 400°F (200°C) for about 18 minutes.