26ouncesfrozen french fried potatoes,I used Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries.
1 ½tablespoonspeanut oil,or other high smoke point oil
1teaspoonkosher salt,or to taste
¼teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with a high smoke point oil such as vegetable or peanut oil using a non-aerosol spray bottle or a silicone brush, or wipe the oil on with a paper towel. I do not recommend using PAM or another aerosol non-stick spray.
Preheat your appliancer to 400°F. This should take about 5 minutes. Toss the fries with a small amount of oil for extra crispy fries.
Add the fries into the basket, being careful not to overcrowd them. Spread them out, leaving a bit of space between them.
Working in batches, air fry the fries for 12-15 minutes, giving the basket a good shake halfway through the cooking time. Your potatoes are done when they are golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process for subsequent batches.
Remove the fries from the basket, season with salt and pepper or optional seasonings, and serve immediately while they are still hot.
If working in batches, add the fries that have already been cooked to your last batch in the basket when they are done. Shake the basket and air fry for about two minutes to reheat the earlier batches so all will be hot and crispy when you are ready to serve them.
Notes
Air fryers are not created equal and come in many different sizes and shapes. Refer to your manufacturer's guidelines and adjust the cooking times and amount of fries you can cook at one time as needed. This recipe was made using a Cosori Pro III 6.8qt, and it only took two batches to make the entire bag.Avoid overcrowding your basket if you're going for that crispy, crunchy texture for which air fryers are famous.Opening your air fryer while it's on to check on your fries is fine. Unless you have a clear window, there is no other way to monitor the cooking process.Use a timer to keep track of the cooking time, and be sure to shake the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.Season the fries immediately with your favorite seasonings after removing them from the air fryer. This will allow the seasoning to stick to the potatoes better.Adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to your taste preferences and the amount of fries you are seasoning.Start with the lower time range and check a few minutes early for your preferred level of doneness.