Frozen waffle fries in an air fryer are one of our favorite foods. What we love the most about this air fryer recipe is that you can make it in approximately 13 minutes. And the results are just as good (if not better) as deep frying, plus there’s no need for oil.
If you’re craving a salty snack, you should try these air fryer waffle fries. They’re extra crispy and go well with all your favorite dips, like our Boom Boom Sauce or our Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing.
Cooking Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer
Making homemade fries in an air fryer is so simple. You’ll only need a bag of frozen waffle-cut fries. You can also use sweet potato waffle fries, french fries, or curly fries if you want.
The best part of this recipe is that there’s no need for extra oil. The hot air of the air fryer is all you’ll need to make some delicious and crispy fries. Although you can add a splash of olive oil to the fries once they’re in the air fryer basket, for some extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of frozen waffle fries
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer per the model’s instructions to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When your air fryer is heated, pull out the air fryer basket and lay your fries in a single layer. It’s ok if they overlap slightly. But you don’t want the air fryer basket to be crowded. If the basket is too crowded, your fries won’t get crispy.
- Cook your frozen waffles for 13 minutes on air fryer mode, flipping fries halfway through the cooking time or when your model reminds you.
- When the waffles fries are done, remove them from the basket and serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Frozen Waffle Fries in Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag waffle fries
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer per the model's instructions to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When your air fryer is heated, pull out the air fryer basket and lay your fries in a single layer. It's ok if they overlap slightly. But you don't want the air fryer basket to be crowded. If the basket is too crowded, your fries won't get crispy.
- Cook your frozen waffles for 13 minutes on air fryer mode, flipping fries halfway through the cooking time or when your model reminds you.
- When the waffles fries are done, remove them from the basket and serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
How to Store Air Fryer Waffle Fries
You can store air fryer frozen waffle fries in the fridge, stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic. They can last for up to 3 or 5 days. You can also pop them in the freezer, in a container or storage bag, to make them last even longer.
Once you’re ready to reheat them, pop them into the air fryer and cook them at 400 degrees for a short cooking time. It’s important that you lay frozen food in a single layer to make sure they reheat evenly. We assure you, they’ll come out of the air fryer just as crispy as when you first made them!
What to Serve With Air Fryer Waffle Fries
These frozen fries cooked in the air fryer are the perfect addition to any meal. You can have them for breakfast with eggs or as a side dish next to a teriyaki turkey burger or almond-crusted chicken tenders. You can have them as a snack, served with your favorite dipping sauce, such as:
- Ketchup
- Guacamole
- Southwest Salad Dressing
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Homemade dip, like this kickin’ BLT dip.
More Ways to Use Air Fryer Waffles
Nacho Waffle Fries
Leftover frozen waffle fries are an excellent substitute for tortilla chips in nachos. To take your frozen fries nachos even better, you can make this simple crockpot queso dip. This five-ingredient dip is not only extra cheesy, but flavorful too!
Loaded Fries
Air fry again any leftover waffle fries you have to make some delicious loaded fries. There are many options can try, from traditional cheese and bacon fries to the most flavor-packed chili cheese fries. You could even try making poutine.
Breakfast Casserole
If you want something more filling, you can use your leftover waffle fries to make a breakfast casserole. This french fry breakfast skillet is the perfect breakfast for a busy weekday. It requires few ingredients and can be made ahead of time.
Hash Browns
Leftover frozen waffle fries make the best breakfast food. This crispy french fry hash browns will become your favorite breakfast meal. It’s simple to make and it goes well with anything, from scrambled eggs and air fryer Italian sausage to pancakes or waffles.
Frittata with Fries
Another great use for leftover air fryer waffle fries is to make a french fry frittata. This is the perfect dish for a hearty breakfast or a healthy lunch. You can even make it ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about cooking during the week.
Pizza and Fries
Believe it or not, leftover frozen waffle fries in the air fryer make for a great pizza topping. With our better-than-delivery pizza dough and some homemade tomato sauce, you can make a delicious white truffle and french fries pizza.
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The best thing about this French onion chicken dish is that you can use our 3-ingredient Lawson’s Chip Dip to punch it up a notch.
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Air fryer frozen waffle fries are one of our favorite foods. These fries make excellent appetizers, side dishes, or even a full meal. The potential for quick and easy meals is endless.
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Have questions or suggestions? Leave them in the comments below. Until next time: Stay salty, and sweet 😉
