Air fryer frozen French fries is the first recipe one wants to cook after getting an air fryer.In fact, most people love their fries so much that they actually buy their air fryer for it.You can also make frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer in a similar fashion. Most of us love eating fried potatoes.You can easily make wedges, shoe string fries,curly fries in air fryer. Bag of fries actually is a life saver when you are tired.. We looking making french fries in ninja foodi whenever there is a craving for a quick and easy snack.
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Why is it so popular?
I love making homebaked fries from scratch and it pairs well with ketchup or mint chutney.Most people love potatoes. Fries are perfect for a snack whether it is a football match cricket or good old movie night. Kids and adults both love it.Hence it is a good option when you have guests coming over.Everyone eats it so no worries about picky eaters. Air fried frozen french fries are a great option when you have guests coming at short notice. They may be market based,but at least they are not fried. You don't even need extra oil to spray while making it.This is a numero uno choice of all kids these days thanks to their fixation with Mc Donalds. Many brands are available in the market. Mccain sweet potato fries, McCain beer battered fries are quite popular.Other popular brands are Ore ida golden crinkles, Red robin fries, Arbys frozen fries, Alexia rosemary fries .It is always cost effective to make it at home rather than buying it outside.
Air frying frozen french fries helps you keep something ready as soon as guests turn up. Just preheat your air fryer before the party starts. By the time guests settle,your snack is ready. Serve hot with a chilled lemon soda or a masala chai depending on your weather
Ingredients
- Frozen french fries or Shoestring fries.
- Frozen sweet potato fries
These ingredients have to be used straight from the freezer. Do not thaw them.
Equipment
Air fryer (we use the ninja foodi op300 air fryer)
Instructions
Read the below steps to make ninja air fryer french fries.
How to air fry frozen sweet potato fries?
- Preheat the air fryer at 210 deg C for 10 mins.
- Now layer the fries in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 mins at 210 deg C
- After that air fry them for 7-8 mins at 160 deg C
how to air fry frozen french fries
- Preheat the air fryer at 210 deg C for 10 mins.
- Now layer the fries in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 mins at 210 deg C.
- After that air fry them for 7-8 mins at 160 deg C. (5 mins if shoe string).
- Serve immediately after giving shaking them in the basket or a bowl with or without condiments.
I must say frozen french fries in ninja foodi actually give a good competition to restaurant ones.
Hint: Always keep your chimney on when using air fryer so that any fumes emitted are removed from the kitchen.
Read the recipe for ninja air fryer frozen french fries below
Air fryer frozen French Fries recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
- bowl for tossing fries with condiments( optional)
Ingredients
- 1 packet frozen French fries washed and peeled
- 1 packet frozen sweet potato fries
Instructions
How do I cook sweet potato fries in air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer at 210 deg C for 10 mins.
- Place them in the tray in a single layer. Repeat in batches depending on size of your air fryer basket.
- Air fry the fries for 8 mins at 210 deg C.
- Later air fry it for 7-8 mins at 160 deg C.
how do I cook frozen french fries in an air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer at 210 deg C for 10 mins.
- Place them in the tray in a single layer. Repeat in batches depending on size of your air fryer basket.
- Air fry the fries for 8 mins at 210 deg C.
- Later air fry it for 7-8 mins at 160 deg C
- Serve them immediately with mayo or tomato ketchup.
How do I cook shoestring fries in air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer at 210 deg C for 10 mins.
- Place them in the tray in a single layer. Repeat in batches depending on size of your air fryer basket.
- Air fry the fries for 7-8 mins at 210 deg C.
- Later air fry it for 5 mins .Serve hot
Notes
Substitution
You can also make it from scratch if you do not have market based ones. Use this homebaked sweet potato fries recipe for the same.
Variations
If you like your meal spicy, you may coat them in peri peri later or add some extra chilli flakes. You can also coat them with oregano or mint.
Storage
Always eat it fresh. If you have something left over. Freeze or refrigerate it in an air tight plastic box. Air fry it before you serve.
Top tip
You do not need to brush or use an oil spray as they already have enough fat in it when commercially made.
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FAQ
No. It results in soggy fries which is such a let down.
Shake them in a bowl after cooking. You can even add condiments of your choice at this stage if you like to experiment with flavors. Peri-peri, mint, oregano all taste good.
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