Crispy, golden fries are a beloved comfort food, and these air fryer frozen french fries are a healthier and hassle-free way to make them! It's quick and easy, there are just a few simple tricks to air fry frozen french fries and get them perfectly crispy every time.
Place frozen fries in the air fryer basket or tray, but don’t overcrowd the basket [Note 1].
Optional step: lightly spritz the fries with olive oil. [Note 2]
Air fry frozen french fries for 20-25 minutes, and shake the basket every 6 minutes or so to redistribute the fries. Optional: add seasoning during this step if desired.
If the fries are not quite as crispy as you would like, shake the basket again, and continue air fry for additional 2-3 minute intervals until they are just right.
Notes
The fries don’t have to be in a single layer, but try not to fill the basket to move than half its capacity – they will need some room to move during cooking.
Adding oil will make the fries crispier. This is not necessary with some brands of frozen fries, but if you have had disappointing results with your usual brand of fries, try adding a spritz or two of oil.