Crispy and evenly cooked Air Fryer Waffle Fries are a breeze to do right out of the bag. Better yet you can add a few spices or your favorite seasoning to make them your own “WoW” waffle fries.
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We love having fun with the air fryer and waffle fries let us do that so easily. You can have a ton of fun with different seasoning. In this post, we keep it straightforward by just adding a touch more salt. For some more great ideas to season the fries head down to Variations.
Ingredients
- Frozen waffle fries
- Oil (optional)
- Salt
Keep reading down to the recipe card for specific quantities.
Instructions
1. Seasoned or out of the bag – The air fryer waffle fries are great right out of the bag or you can season them.
To season, pour the frozen fries in a bowl then coat with olive oil. Next, you add a sprinkle of salt/seasoning to flavor.
2. Air Fry – Place the fries in the basket and spread evenly. Set the air fryer on manual at 390 degrees F. for 8 minutes and shake halfway through.
3. Crispier – Simply add 2 minutes.
4. Serve and Enjoy!
Head down to the recipe card for quantities and specific instructions.
Hint: When you use a seasoning packet, like Ranch, sprinkle a little on then mix, and repeat. It is a better way to evenly coat the waffle fries.
Variations
This is our base air fryer recipe for seasoning the waffle fries. Below you will find some of our favorite variations:
- Simple – Simple is sometimes the best way to go. Salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Ranch – We should call this comfort food, Ranch is one of Karina’s favorite seasonings. Coat the frozen fries with olive oil and sprinkle some Ranch dressing over the top.
- Spicy – OK, not too much for us! Add some paprika or lemon pepper and add a dash of salt. To really crank up the heat use a dash, a small one, of cayenne pepper. We have to keep an eye on Sean if he does the batch… he is known to spice it way up.
Equipment
This recipe was done in a 5.8 qt. basket-style air fryer. If you are using a different size or type, the recipe will give you a good baseline to work from for your air fryer. Remember the time and temperatures may vary.
Storage / Rewarm
- Storage: You can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.
- Rewarm: Super easy, just pop them back in the air fryer at 350 degrees F. for 3 – 4 minutes.
FAQ
We have cooked all types of fries with and without oil. It really comes down to a personnel choice. We find it allows the seasoning to adhere better. Most frozen fries are already coated in oil.
Absolutely, they are excellent reheated in the air fryer on a manual setting at 350 degrees F. for 3-4 minutes
Sean likes to do them that way for his lunch. He does a single serving and halfway through flips the fries over.
Related
Looking for other quick and easy air fryer recipes? Try these:
Pairing
Just a few ideas on what to have the waffle fries with:
What is your favorite seasoning on your waffle fries?
Tell us below in the comments.
Air Fryer Waffle Fries
Equipment
- 5.8 qt. Basket-style air fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen waffle fries
- 1 tablespoon oil (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt to your liking, or seasoning (Optional)
Instructions
Seasoned or out of the bag
- You can simply pour 2 cups of frozen waffle fries right into the basket, and skip down to Air Fry.
- Salted: Pour 2 cups of fries into a bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive. Then just sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and mix to coat.
- Seasoned: If you choose to season, pour the frozen waffle fries into a bowl then pour olive oil to coat. Sprinkle your seasoning to coat the fries, about 1 teaspoon.NOTE: If you use a seasoning packet sprinkle a little on then mix, and repeat. It is a better way to evenly coat them.
Air Fry
- Place the waffle fries in the basket and spread evenly.NOTE: This allows the air to cook the fries more evenly.
- Place the basket back in the air fryer on manual setting at 390 degrees F. for 8 minutes and shake halfway through.
Crispier
- Simply add 2 minutes for crispier fries.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Its our family favorite fries, I should try this air fryer version!