Upgrade your snack game by cooking some frozen waffle fries in the air fryer! Air fryer waffle fries are so quick and easy to make, and so delicious that once you try them, you’ll never cook them any other way!
Air frying is without question the best way to cook frozen waffle fries. Perfectly crispy fries in just minutes. As a bonus they are much healthier than the deep fried version, but taste way better than oven baked. Once you have tried air fried waffle fries you will never cook them any other way!
Air frying is so much quicker than oven baking. Not only do you not have to wait for the oven to heat up before you can even start cooking, but the cook time is much quicker. Also, no need to flip them all individually like you need to when cooking in the oven.
How to cook waffle fries in the air fryer
Cooking frozen waffle fries in the air fryer is very quick and easy:
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F/180°C. When cooking frozen foods it is best to start with a hot air fryer to help get the food crispy.
- Place the frozen waffle fries in the air fryer basket. It doesn’t matter if they are piled up, but try not to overload the airfryer as this can prevent them from crisping up. No oil spray is needed, but if you want extra crispy waffle fries, you can add a spritz or two of olive oil.
- Air fry waffle fries for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries and ensure they cook evenly. Cook the waffle fries until they are golden brown and crispy, adding 1-2 minute intervals of cooking time if required until they are done to your liking.
Serving ideas
Serve waffle fries with a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a simple and delicious snack or side dish. Or, take them to the next level with one of these tasty serving ideas:
- Loaded waffle fries: Top waffle fries with bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives for a hearty and indulgent snack or side dish.
- Cheesy waffle fries: Top waffle fries with melted cheese sauce and chopped scallions or jalapenos for a cheesy and flavorful snack or side dish.
- Waffle fry nachos: Top waffle fries with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and other toppings for a fun and creative twist on nachos.
- Waffle fry poutine: Top waffle fries with gravy and cheese curds for a Canadian-inspired twist on poutine.
- Waffle fry sliders: Use waffle fries as buns and fill them with mini burgers, pulled pork, or other toppings for a fun and creative snack or appetizer.
Air Fryer Waffle Fries (Frozen)
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g frozen waffle fries
Directions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 360°F / 180°C (approx 2-3 minutes).
- Place frozen waffle fries in air fryer basket.
- Air fry waffle fries for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries.
- Waffle fries are cooked when they are golden brown, crispy and cooked through. Cook for additional 1-2 minute intervals if required.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.