Cooking frozen crinkle fries in air fryer is easy, and quick. With this air fryer frozen crinkle fries recipe, you will not make them any other way. They come out perfectly cooked, crisp outer, with a fluffy center.
Straight from the freezer to the air fryer, it's ready in less than 20 minutes, and make a good side dish with steak, chicken, veggies, and dipping sauces.
Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Fries
This post will show you how to cook frozen crinkle fries in air fryer, how long to cook it for, storage information, tips, and answer some frequently asked questions.
With this air fryer frozen crinkle fries recipe, you save time than making it from scratch. No peeling potatoes, no cutting, no soaking, no thawing...Just put the frozen crinkle-cut fries in the air fryer and cook it to perfection. Easy peasy!
Not only will you save time, but the fries come out crispy, tasty, tender, and fluffy inside.
This air fried frozen crinkle fries requires no oil to air fry and the oil used to preserve the storebought fries also drips into the pan below the basket while cooking which eliminates any excess oil from the fries. It's a win-win!
Most store-bought frozen fries are ready-salted so they require no additional salt or you can salt as desired. They are also pre-seasoned but if you wish you can add additional seasoning.
Cooking frozen crinkle cut fries in the air fryer reduces the amount of time it takes to cook when compared to making it in the oven. It is also healthier to air fry than to deep fry. No extra calories from oil and you still get fries that are crispy and perfectly cooked.
The best part is that you do not have to wait around to shake many times to ensure even cooking...Just shake halfway into the cooking time and you get evenly cooked fries.
There is no prep time or wait time… meaning the fries does not need to thaw, you cook it from frozen! Just throw it into the air fryer basket and it’s ready in minutes. In fact, you do not need any bowl or utensil to prep. All the work is done in the air fryer basket.
Use this recipe for any good brand such as Mccain, Ore Ida crinkle fries, Waitrose, Alexa, or any of your choice.
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Ingredients
Frozen crinkle cut fries- Any brand of choice. I used the McCain brand. Other brands include Ore Ida, Alexa, Sainsbury, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose.
Salt (Optional)
Black Pepper (Optional)
How To Air Fry Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
Here’s how to cook frozen crinkle fries in air fryer:
Preheat the air fryer at 400F/200C.
Pour the into the air fryer basket (Don't fill the basket more than half).
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper if needed and cook for 12 minutes. Shake fries halfway into cooking.
Remove the air fryer basket and check to see if the desired result on the outside and inside of the fries is met- Crispy, golden/brown, and fluffy inside.
It's best served immediately.
How Long To Air Fry Crinkle Fries
So let's talk about how long to cook frozen crinkle fries in the air fryer!
How long to air fry crinkle fries from frozen is between 12-15 minutes at a temperature of 400F/200C.
Depending on how brown and crispy you want the fries, you may add additional minutes. Also, if the air fryer is set at a lower temperature than the above, it will take longer to cook.
Air fryers vary by brand, size, model, and type so the cooking time might slightly vary. Check on your fries after 12 minutes.
When cooked, the inside should be fluffy, and the outer crisp. Use a fork to check the inside.
What To Serve With
Some suggestions of what to serve with are:
Sauce- Ketchup, barbecue, mayonnaise, ranch, Piri Piri sauce…
Chicken - air fryer lemon pepper chicken, air fryer chicken drumsticks
Steak
Fish- Frozen haddock in air fryer
Vegetables
How To Store
Eating the fries immediately after they are cooked is always best. If you must store them, here are the tips to follow:
In the fridge:
- Put it in a sealable container and store in the refrigerator.
- Do not refrigerate more than 3 days.
In the freezer:
- Put crinkle fries in an airtight Ziploc/freezer bag, label and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To Reheat:
Air fryer: Place the crinkle fries into the air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 180C for 5 minutes or until heated through and crispy. Depending on how golden/ brown you love your crinkle fries, you can add a minute or two to get a more golden result.
Oven: Preheat oven to 190C/390F. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and spread the crinkle fries on the lined tray. Bake for 5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
Microwave: Using a microwave-safe plate, pour the crinkle fries onto the plate, put in the microwave, and heat at 30 seconds intervals until heated through and crispy. Leave uncovered while reheating in the microwave to retain its crispiness.
Tips For Air Frying Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
- Do not defrost or thaw the frozen fries as this will make them soggy. Cook from frozen.
- Add salt and pepper or seasoning of choice if desire before air frying.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best not to fill more than halfway.
- Serve immediately. Crinkle fries in the air fryer are best enjoyed when hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can also add additional seasoning if desired. Follow this recipe for air fryer frozen crinkle fries for a great outcome.
At 200C/400F, cook for 12 minutes. Add extra minutes to achieve a crispier and golden-brown outside.
Yes. Preheating the air fryer will allow the fries to begin cooking immediately and evenly.
It takes 12-15 minutes to cook when air fried at a temperature of 400F/200C.
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Frozen Crinkle Fries In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 600 g Frozen Crinkle Fries
- Black pepper optional
- Salt optional
Instructions
- Here’s how to cook frozen crinkle fries in air fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F.Pour the frozen crinkle fries into the air fryer basket (Do not fill more than half of the basket)Sprinkle with salt and black pepper if needed and cook for 12 minutes. Shake halfway into cooking.
- Remove the air fryer basket and check to see if the desired result on the outside and inside of the fries is met- Crispy, golden/brown, and fluffy inside.
- It's best served immediately.
Notes
- Do not defrost or thaw the frozen crinkle fries as this will make them soggy. Cook from frozen.
- Add salt and pepper or seasoning of choice if desired before air frying.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best not to fill more than halfway.
- Serve immediately. Crinkle fries in the air fryer are best enjoyed when hot.
Nutrition
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