Make some air fryer crinkle fries if you're bored of eating frozen french fries. These crinkle-cut fries are more fun like the curly fries. The interesting factor of crinkle fries is their appealing crinkle-cut shape. Crinkle-cut fries have a unique texture than ordinary fries, but they nevertheless have a similar level of crunch.
I love frozen crinkle-cut fries as a side dish or as an appetizer. I enjoy adding some chaat masala to the fries to give them spice. Alternatively, you could simply salt the fries and serve them with your preferred dipping sauce. The spice selection for crinkle fries is covered in the blog post below.
It's really simple and quick to prepare frozen crinkle-cut fries in an air fryer. despite spending more time baking the fries in the oven. Use an air fryer to achieve perfectly crispy fries in a short period of time.
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How do you cook frozen crinkle fries in the air fryer?
Crinkle fries from frozen are really simple to prepare. There is no need for preparation; simply open a package of your favorite brand of crinkle fries and cook them in the air fryer. Here is how to make crinkle fries in an air fryer step-by-step.
Ingredients for air fryer crinkle fries:
- 1 package of crinkle-cut fries
- Cooking oil spray (optional)
- Salt
Instructions for air fryer crinkle fries:
- Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for 2-3minutes.
- Place the frozen crinkle-cut fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray a thin layer of cooking oil if desired.
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 10-12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking process for an evenly cooked result.
- Remove the fries from the basket and sprinkle some salt or preferred spices. Shake them well until combined and serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
You can find the air fryer crinkle fries recipe in the printable card below:
Seasoning Options
These crinkle-cut fries are so delicious with ketchup and a little salt sprinkled on top. However, you are free to use your preferred flavor and dipping sauce. You can try the seasoning alternatives listed below.
- Italian seasoning
- Seasoning salt
- Garlic bread seasoning
- Ranch seasoning
- Chat masala
- Taco seasoning
- Peri-Peri seasoning
- Smoked paprika and salt
- Parmesan cheese
What to serve with air fryer crinkle fries?
With several different types of food, crinkle-cut fries can be served as a side dish. They can also be eaten by themselves as a snack or starter. You can try some of the serving suggestions listed below.
- Burger
- Fish and crispy crinkle-cut fries
- Gravy
- Baked beans
- Hot dogs
- Meatloaf
- Stuffed mushrooms
- BBQ Chicken
Some dipping sauces you can try:
- Ketchup
- Barbecue sauce
- Mayo
- Hot and sweet sauce
- Honey mustard
Recipe Tips:
- Don't forget to pre-heat your air fryer; doing so will enhance the crisping of the fries.
- To ensure even cooking and the best result, place the crinkle-cut fries in a single layer.
- For the crispiest result, lightly coat the fries with cooking oil spray.
- To ensure that all of the fries are cooked uniformly, shake the basket midway through the cooking process.
- Depending on the model of air fryer you are using, the cooking time varies. The frying time should be adjusted based on how crispy you want your fries. Check at around 10 minutes after starting the cooking process.
Best Brand:
You can use any of your favorite brands of crinkle-cut fries.
- Ore- Ida
- Great Value
- McCain
- Season’s Choice
- Wellsley Farms Classic Crinkle Cut French Fries
Storage and reheating crinkle fries made in an air fryer
Storage: I suggest you to eat these crinkle fries while they're still hot and crispy. They'll get mushy as you store them. However, you should put any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Reheating: Reheating leftover food is best done in an air fryer. Reheat the fries in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes at 180°C/356°F. Midway through, shake the air fryer basket.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Are air-fried crinkle-cut fries healthy?
Crinkle cut frozen fries are deep-fried to a precooked state. They already contain a lot of calories, and if we deep-fry them to cook or reheat them, the calories might increase.
However, the air fryer uses no oil to cook or reheat the crinkle-cut fries. As a result, air-fried crinkle-cut fries have fewer calories than the deep-fried version. As a result, crinkle-cut fries that are air-fried are healthier than those that are deep-fried.
Do I need to defrost/thaw frozen crinkle cut fries before cooking?
Prior to cooking in an air fryer, frozen crinkle cut fries do not need to be thawed. They may be cooked in the air fryer right out of the freezer.
How long to cook crinkle fries in air fryer?
Depending on the brand of air fryer you're using, the cooking time will differ. The frozen crinkle fries generally take 10 to 12 minutes to cook through.
What temperature do you cook crinkle fries in an air fryer?
The crinkle fries should be cooked in the air fryer at the highest temperature. Most air fryers have a maximum temperature of 200C/400F. Fries can be cooked at this temperature for the crispiest results. But if your appliance has a setting for fries, I suggest using that for the best possible result.
Do you need to use oil for air fryer crinkle fries?
It is entirely optional to use oil when cooking crinkle fries in an air fryer. The crunchy texture, however, comes from the addition of a thin layer of frying oil spray.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Crinkle Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 Package of Crinkle Fries
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for 2-3minutes.
- Place the frozen crinkle-cut fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray a thin layer of cooking oil if desired.1 Package of Crinkle Fries
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 10-12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking process for an evenly cooked result.
- Remove the fries from the basket and sprinkle some salt or preferred spices. Shake them well until combined and serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
