Cooking frozen crinkle cut fries in the air fryer gets them crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. And you can make them in less time than it takes to bake them in the oven or deep-fry them. You can use a traditional air fryer or an Instant Pot air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
Add half a bag of frozen fries to the air fryer basket and make sure they're evenly spread out.
Close the air fryer and air fry for 13 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius).
At the halfway mark, open the lid and use tongs or shake the basket so the fries are tossed well. Close the lid and continue cooking.
When the cooking time is up, open the lid and check to make sure the fries are cooked to your liking. Toss the fries again and air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired.
Oven Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 30 to 34 minutes or until the crinkle fries are golden in color.
Notes
* A bag of Ore Ida golden crinkles were used in this recipe.
Every air fryer is different. Check on the fries 2 minutes before time is up.