Crispy Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer

Name: Crispy Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 500g frozen french fries; 1 tablespoon olive oil spray; Coarse salt to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Published: June 21, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 17 min

Golden crispy frozen french fries cooked in an air fryer

Frozen french fries and the air fryer are a match made in culinary heaven. This French bistro staple becomes impossibly crispy without the mess of deep frying. The circulating hot air mimics a commercial fryer, giving you golden, crunchy fries with a fluffy interior in just 15 minutes.

Recipe Info

Prep Time2 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time17 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineFrench

500g frozen french fries
1 tablespoon olive oil spray
Coarse salt to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

2 Instructions

Preheat the air fryer

Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.

Air fry the fries

Place frozen fries in the basket. Spray lightly with olive oil. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Season and serve

Transfer to a bowl, toss with coarse salt and parsley, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

Do not thaw the fries before cooking. Cook them directly from frozen for the crispiest texture.
Shake the basket vigorously at least twice during cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.

Nutrition Information

Calories	260 kcal
Protein	3g
Fat	13g
Saturated Fat	2g
Carbohydrates	32g
Fiber	3g
Sugar	0g
Sodium	480mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A light spray of oil helps them brown more evenly, but most frozen fries are pre-oiled so it's optional.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 (201 votes)

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