Description
Enjoy delicious and crispy seasoned French fries without the drive thru. These easy frozen seasoned French fries in the air fryer crisp up perfectly in just 20 minutes! They are one of the easiest side dishes, that can be made without all the fuss of dicing and cooking fresh potatoes. Simply season and add your favorite brand of frozen fries to the air fryer while you make the rest of your meal. This is a great recipe for busy weeknight dinners or an easy snack. No matter when you make them, these easy air fryer fries will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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French Fry Seasoning
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 lb Plain Frozen French Fries (16-ounce bag)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Fry Seasoning
Instructions
- Combine all the spices for the fry seasoning in a small bowl or jar and mix together. I add mine to a glass spice jar and shake it with the lid on. You will not use all of it. Any extra can be stored in an airtight container in the pantry.
- Set the temperature of your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Pre-heating is not required, but I think it helps for the fryer to heat up for a couple of minutes prior to adding my fries.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with nonstick spray or a little oil to prevent the fries from sticking to the bottom. I use a small pan that fits inside my air fryer. You can also use parchment paper.
- In a medium size bowl or a small pan, coat the frozen fries in the olive oil. You want all the fries to be well coated so the seasoning will stick.
- Sprinkle the coated fries with a 1/2 tbsp of the fry seasoning and mix well until all the fries are well seasoned.
- Lay the fries out in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer or on a small pan.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes giving the air fryer basket a good shake halfway through to make sure all sides get crispy. Cook until golden brown or they have reached the desired crispness.
- When the fries are done, do not allow the fries to cool in the fryer. I find that this makes my fries less crispy. As soon as the time ends, open the fryer and turn it off. Cool for a few minutes with the drawer or lid off.
- Serve with your favorite fry sauce.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Note: You will NOT use all of the fry seasoning. I usually make a batch of seasoning and save the leftovers in my spice cabinet in a glass spice jar.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer cook time and quantity may vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
