Air fryer frozen fries
Air fryer frozen fries take 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Shake the basket at 8 minutes so every fry browns evenly.
- For 200 g
- Flip at 8 min
- No preheat
Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?
Cooking more or less?
A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) frozen fries
- Salt (optional)
Steps
- Spread the fries in the basket straight from frozen, overlapping as little as possible.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes.
- Pull the basket out and shake well.
- Cook for 7 more minutes, then salt right away.
Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.
Oven-style results
SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave ovenWe haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.
How it varies by air fryer
Cut matters most. Shoestring fries can finish 3–5 minutes early, while steak fries and wedges need longer.
Tips
- Shaking halfway is the single most important step. Skip it and the bottom layer stays soggy.
- Don’t pile them deep. Two smaller batches are often faster than one crowded one.
- Salt right after cooking, while they’re hot, so it sticks.
Troubleshooting
- Burnt edges, limp middle: the basket was overloaded. Cook less at a time.
Updated 2026-10-15
