How Long To Cook French Fries In Air Fryer? [ Fresh / Frozen ]

I can honestly say that I eat french fries way more often than I should. That being said, it’s nice to know that there is a healthier alternative to making fries that can take away some of the guilt. Using an air fryer to cook is a great way to eliminate some of the oils and grease that are typically found in regular fries. For an excellent result, you have to pay attention to the french fries air fryer temperature and cook time. Many people ask me this. How long to cook french fries in air fryer? And what temperature to air fry french fries? In this guide, I like to talk about the cook time for both fresh and frozen french fries and share tips on the recipe for making homemade french fries in air fryer from scratch.

What temperature do you air fry french fries?

For a delicious and crispy results, cook the french fries in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. When you cook french fries in the air fryer at 375 degrees, you can expect a golden fry that is crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and seasoned perfectly. If you ask 20 people how to describe what a great fry is to them, the majority would say that it has these qualities. Using an air fryer at 375 degrees is a healthy way to make delectable french fries in a quick amount of time.

How Long To Cook French Fries In Air Fryer?

If you want crispy french fries that you and your friends can enjoy, cook the french fries in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for the best results. You don’t want to overcook them too much or else you might end up with burnt and crunchy fries. Under-cooking them can leave you with raw and hard fries that aren’t baked all the way through. So 20 minutes is a good time to stop the air fryer. But if you like extra crispy fries, you can leave them for another 5 minutes. Also, while you are air frying the french fries, make sure to shake the basket every five minutes to ensure that they cook well.

What are other temperatures for air frying french fries?

You can always use different temperatures if you want to try making your fries in a new way, just keep an eye on them to watch out for burning. If you want crispier french fries, set the air fryer to a higher temperature of 400 degrees. Fries are fairly thin, which means they will cook quicker at this high temperature in just 15 minutes. So keep an eye on the cook time to avoid your french fries getting hard and burnt.

If you prefer a french fries that do not have much crisp, set your air fryer to a lower temperature of 350 degrees. This will take 30 minutes to air fry the french fries. This means that you will have to wait longer to eat, but you won’t have to worry about them drying out. You might miss out on the luxury of a quicker cooking time though if the temperature continues to be lowered.

How to make homemade french fries in an air fryer?

Fries go great with so many different meals. You can make them with steak or chicken or anything you can think of. There are many air fried french fries recipes on the internet.  But if you want to know how to make these crispy french fries in an air fryer yourself for the first time, I recommend that you follow this easy french fries air fryer recipe. And here’s how to make french fries in air fryer from scratch.

1 Get ingredients

Go to the store and buy a sack of golden potatoes, seasonings, and olive oil

2 Clean potatoes

Thoroughly clean off about 4-6 potatoes with a brush to remove any excess dirt. Start to cut the potatoes into strips that are about an inch thick.

3 Season french fries

Coat the fries in olive oil and season them with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you wish.

4 Preheat air fryer

Set your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and wait for it to heat up

5 Air fry

Once it’s hot enough, place the fries evenly on the bottom of the tray and try to avoid stacking them. Cook for 20 minutes total and shake them every 5 minutes to give every side a chance to cook properly. Once air frying is done, remove the french fries and let them cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

How to make crispy french fries in air fryer?

If you like to make extra crispy french fries in the air fryer, here are some tips you can follow.

Dry your french fries before frying

The moisture will prevent the french fries from getting crispy. So be sure to pat the fries dry before you season the fries.

Add cornstarch to the french fries

The cornstarch can absorb the moisture in the french fries and expand the french fries to form an extra crispy outer layer. If you want to get the fries extra crispy, coat the french fries with a layer of cornstarch.

Use high air frying temperature

The french fries will get crispier with a higher temperature. If you like extra crispy fries, step up the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do you spray oil on frozen french fries in air fryer?

If you choose to use packaged frozen french fries instead of fresh french fries cut out from potatoes, there’s no need to coat them with olive oil. The packaged frozen french fries have already been cooked in oil once. And when you start to air  fry them, the oil will be released. You don’t want your fries to have too much oil as too much oil will make the fries soft rather than crispy.

How long does it take to cook frozen french fries in the air fryer?

It will always take a bit longer to cook frozen french fries than raw french fries that have been defrosted. The frozen french fries will take 25 to 30 minutes to cook in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The 5 to 10 minutes of extra cooking time helps to give the frozen fries a chance to thaw out and begin baking in the air fryer. If you like crispier fries, aim to cook them for 30 minutes in total at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If you like your fries to only have a little crunch to the edges, put the french fries in the air fryer for 25 minutes instead.

How long to reheat french fries in an air fryer?

There is nothing worse than having to reheat fries in the microwave. They often taste stale, grainy, and just overall unappetizing. Thankfully though, you can reheat your fries in the same appliance that you cooked them in. And it doesn’t take long. You only need to reheat the french fries for 3 to 5 minutes in the air fryer to get crisp and delicious results. Just remember to coat them in a little bit of olive oil before popping them in the air fryer.

If you like crunchy fries, go for a longer cooking time of 5 minutes. If you prefer softer fries, reheat for 3 minutes instead of 5. Overall, it’s nice to know that there is a quick and easy way to enjoy leftover fries that are still good quality.

Dipping sauce for french fries

French fries taste great on its own. But if you want to make them even better, consider these dipping sauces for your french fries.

Teriyaki or honey mustard sauce

If you like your french fries to have a sweeter taste, dip it in a teriyaki sauce or honey mustard.

Barbecue sauces

If you like a tangy flavor, consider bbq sauces for dipping.

Hot sauce

If you want to spice up your french fries,  a hot sauce is going to do the trick.

Cheddar cheese

If you love cheesy texture on your fries, dip them with cheddar cheese.

What main dish goes with french fries?

French fries are great as a finger food. But they can also serve as a great side dish. The best main dish for french fries will be a burger. The juicy and tasty patties in the burgers goes good with french fries. Besides burgers, french fries goes well with many kind of meats such as lamb shoulder chops, chicken tenders, turkey wings and even fish dishes.