Frozen Steak Fries in Air Fryer

Black plate with steak fries garnished with parsley and bowl of red sauce

5 from 6 votes

Frozen steak fries in the air fryer cook straight from frozen at 400°F for 13 minutes, shaking halfway, for crisp golden outsides and soft middles. Tested with Red Robin and Ore-Ida steak fries, in a basket air fryer or an Instant Pot air fryer. Oven directions too.

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 bag frozen steak fries (22 oz.) or 623 grams [See Note 1]

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Add half a bag of frozen steak fries to the air fryer basket and make sure they're evenly spread out. [See Note 2]
Close the air fryer and air fry for 13 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. [See Note 3]
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 steak fries are golden in color.

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Notes

Note 1: I tested this recipe with Red Robin and Ore-Ida steak fries. Both cook the same way.

Note 2: Cook half a bag at a time so the fries have room to crisp. A full bag takes two batches, and the second batch may cook a little faster because the air fryer is already hot.

Note 3: Every air fryer is different. The first time you make these, check on the fries 2 minutes before the time is up.

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