Air fryer crinkle cut fries are the perfect way to enjoy diner-style crunchy fries at home with less guilt and mess. These frozen favorites crisp up quickly in the air fryer with no need for oil.
If you love snacking on crispy Ore Ida crinkle cut fries, an air fryer is about to become your new best friend. Using rapid air circulation technology, air fryers yield crispy crinkle fries with a fraction of the oil needed for deep frying. In just minutes you can enjoy restaurant-quality crinkle cut fries from the comfort of home.
Can you cook frozen Crinkle fries in the air fryer?
Oh yes, and they are so good! Who doesn't love a plate of hot, crispy crinkle cut fries? This classic side dish is a staple at burger joints and backyard barbecues.
While deep frying yields an equally crispy result, it requires a lot of oil and can be messy. Luckily, you can make perfect crinkle fries right in your air fryer with no oil! Read on to learn why air fried crinkle fries should be your new go-to.
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Why you’ll love this
They're Crispy Outside and Fluffy Inside: The intense heat of the air fryer yields an ultra crispy exterior while the inside stays pillowy soft. Air frying also extracts moisture, giving you crunchy fries without the greasiness of deep frying.
You Use Way Less Oil A light mist of oil is all you need to air fry crinkle cut fries to perfection. Unlike deep frying which requires quarts of oil, air frying slashes calories and fat
Quick and Easy Cleanup: With essentially no messy oil, cleanup is a breeze. The fryer basket and any pans go right in the dishwasher after use.
Customizable: Get creative with toppings by making pub fries or nachos with these fries.
What you’ll need
- A bag of frozen crinkle cut fries. I used Ore ida, feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Dipping sauce or sides of choice.
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How to cook frozen crinkle fries in air fryer appliances
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There’s really not much to it. It’s simply dump and air fry till golden and crispy. Set the timer for 400°F (200°) and air fry for 12 to 15 mins. Shaking the basket at 5 min intervals to ensure even cooking.
How to serve
Your crispy air fried crinkle fries pair perfectly with creamy dips, smash burgers, hot dogs, caramelized onion sausage dog sliders and chicken tenders.
For easy dipping, when serving at a gathering or just to make it fun, serve the fries in paper fry cones (👈 affiliate link)
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Don’t forget to try this pineapple coconut juice or our Pomegranate lemonade.
How to store and reheat
Allow fries to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat, place back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
FAQs
Cooking time can vary based on amount and air fryer settings. Generally, I cook air fry frozen crinkle fries at 400°F for 12 to 15 mins. Feel free to add more time if needed. Check frequently until golden and crisp.
400°F is ideal for achieving crispy air fried crinkle fries. You may need to adjust time based on amount. Start checking after 12 minutes.
For frozen foods I usually recommend you reheat the quantity you will consume at a time and eat immediately.
However if you find that you have leftovers, let fries cool before storing in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F to restore crispness.
No, the air fryer heats up pretty quickly, in my experience I have found that preheating isn’t necessary.
Definitely! You can cook these in a Ninja air fryer or any air fryer you have. Just make sure to check frequently if it’s your first time trying out a recipe because all air fryers cook differently.
Helpful Tips
- No need to preheat the air fryer.
- Cook in batches if needed do not overcrowd the air fryer.
- Some brands of frozen fries are not seasoned. You might want to sprinkle on some salt after air frying.
- Shake up fries or toss with tongs midway through cooking to redistribute and and ensure even cooking.
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How to cook frozen French fries in the air fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 16 ounces crinkle cut fries
Favorite dipping sauces: choose from
- ketchup
- bbq sauce
- ranch
- garlic aioli
Instructions
- Add the frozen fries to the air fryer basket in batches if needed, spreading them out in a single layer without overfilling.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes initially.
- Remove basket, flip fries with tongs, and return to air fryer.
- Cook for 4-7 more minutes until crispy and golden brown. Check frequently and adjust time as needed based on thickness.
- Once done, season with salt, pepper, cajun or garlic powder if desired.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately with preferred sauces.
- For best results, eat right away. To reheat, air fry again at 400°F for 4-5 minutes.
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