Name: Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries (Seasoned French Fries)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen fries; 1-2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

These Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries are extra crispy, golden, and coated in the best homemade fry seasoning. Serve them as the perfect quick side with your favorite dipping sauces, burgers, sandwiches, or any protein for an easy weeknight dinner.

Fries in a parchment paper lined container with a side of ketchup

Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fry Recipe

This recipe is quick, easy, and seriously delicious. While I love making comfort foods from scratch—like these crispy homemade pizza rolls—there’s a time and place for frozen favorites. Season a bag of frozen french fries with my easy fry seasoning and enjoy the best, crispy at-home air fryer frozen fries without the effort.

They also make the perfect side dish for burger night. Whether you're grilling or pan-searing, you can’t go wrong with a classic burger and fries combo –especially with my juicy stovetop beef burgers on the menu.

These seasoned fries also double as a great game-day appetizer. Serve them alongside bbq chicken nachos and my crowd-favorite buffalo chicken dip for a snack lineup everyone will love.

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Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fry Recipe
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Key Ingredients

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Frozen French fries. This air fryer recipe is made with frozen fries. I have not tested this recipe using homemade fries.
Olive oil. The oil is used to help stick the spices to the fries. If you don't have olive oil, you can use another neutral oil like vegetable or avocado oil.
Spices. If you've made my Argentine Red Shrimp with Cajun Butter Sauce, you've already got all the spices you need in your pantry. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and onion powder make the best French fry seasoning.

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Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries (Seasoned French Fries)

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Sarah Hill

These Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries are extra crispy and seasoned with the best homemade French fry seasoning. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and protein for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

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Ingredients

▢ 1 (16 ounce) package frozen fries
▢ 1-2 teaspoons salt
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Place the frozen fries in a bowl with the spices and olive oil. Toss to coat the fries.
1 (16 ounce) package frozen fries, 1-2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Shaking or flipping halfway through.
Sprinkle with flakey salt if desired and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Sarah's Tips

Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook fries in a single layer for max crisp.
Adjust cook time based on fry type. Thicker fries need more time.
Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
If you have leftover fries, reheat them at 400 degrees F in the air fryer or oven for a couple of minutes until hot again.
Store in an airtight container for a few days.

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Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Instructions

A glass bowl filled with fries and topped with spices.

Step 1

Place the frozen fries in a large mixing bowl and add salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne and a drizzle of olive oil or cooking spray. Toss to coat.

Step 2

Air fry for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until they are hot and crispy. Shake or flip the fries halfway through to ensure they cook through evenly. Sprinkle the air fryer french fries with flakey sea salt and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Sarah's Top Tips

Avoid overfilling the air fryer basket. To get perfectly crispy fries, the air fryer needs space to allow the air to circulate. If the basket is too full, the fries will steam instead of crisp. For best results, cook them in a single layer—even if that means working in batches.
Adjust the cook time for different fry types. This method works for all kinds of frozen fries, but the cook time will vary based on thickness. Shoestring-style fries cook quickly, while waffle fries, potato wedges, and steak fries will likely need additional time.
Give the fries a good shake halfway through to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.

Fries in a container with a side of ketchup next to a blue linen.

Serving Suggestions

These fries go well with just about anything — try them with Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets, turkey smash burgers, or these crispy and spicy hot honey chicken sandwiches for a sweet-and-savory combo.

Ketchup is a classic with french fries, but it's not the only option! Try ranch, fry sauce, BBQ sauce, mustard, homemade spicy mayonnaise, or cheese sauce.

Storage & Reheating

If you have leftover shoestring fries, using the air fryer to reheat them is the best way to make them crispy again. Reheat them at 400 degrees F for a couple of minutes until hot again. Store in an airtight container for a few days.