Simply set your air fryer to 350 degrees, then place your leftover fries in a single layer in the fryer basket. Heat them for three to five minutes or until they reach your desired crispiness. Just like with the oven method, make sure you don't crowd the air fryer basket so the fries get nice and crispy.
How To Reheat Leftover Fries Using the Air Fryer Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F or 177°C for 3 minutes. Step 2: Add the leftover fries in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Step 3: Air fry leftover french fries for 3-4 minutes, or until fully reheated. Toss the fries halfway through.
There are a few reasons why your French fries may have ended up soggy when cooking them in the air fryer. 1. Too much oil will cause fries to become soggy when air frying. Just use enough to lightly coat them. 2. They were overcrowded. Make sure to add them in a single layer. 3. They weren't tossed halfway through.
Spread out the fries in the basket. Don't fill the basket more than half full or the fries won't crisp up as well. And if you have a lot of leftovers, it's best to reheat them in batches. Heat the fries for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer so that the potatoes are not touching each other. You will have to work in batches. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes*, flipping halfway, or until crispy.
I wouldn't bother doing potatoes from the raw state, without soaking. It will take about a half an hour and the texture won't be nearly as rewarding. They just don't get very crispy without that cold soak.
An equal amount of all-purpose flour and cornstarch provides both structure and crunch to the batter. Cornstarch is a go-to ingredient for many fried foods (think crispy chicken wings), and using it to bolster the crisping power of flour resulted in a thinner, crispier, and sturdier (yet still delicate) breading.
Here's what you do. Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat just until it starts to shimmer. Think about covering the entire bottom of the skillet in oil, erring on the side of using more oil than less. The oil helps to “fry” the French fries a second time and get them extra crispy.
Cook the fries in preheated oil
Add the frozen fries to the preheated oil. Fry for about 7 minutes until they float to the top and are golden in colour. Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or similar. Season with salt, while the fries are still hot, to make it stick better.
Use a spritz of oil
A very light spritz of oil will ensure your air fryer fries don't dry out. Some people swear by spraying a little of your go-to cooking oil, like canola, olive or avocado, into the basket and over frozen french fries before air frying.
If you peel your potatoes, they won't be nearly as crispy—the oiled skin gives the delicious crispy bite with these taters. Preheat your air fryer. Placing your potatoes in a preheated 400° air fryer will also help them achieve maximum crispiness in a shorter amount of time.
Using too much oil, overcrowding the air fryer basket or pulling the fries out before they're ready can lead to poor results. Crisp up soggy fries by evenly distributing the fries into one flat layer in the air fry basket and popping them back into the oven to cook for an additional 3–5 minutes.
Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.
Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.
Once ready to serve, add all fries to the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Crisp up leftover air fryer French fries by placing them back into a preheated air fryer for about 3-5 minutes.
Refined peanut oil is the best oil to use for making french fries. You can also use canola or safflower oil. Additionally, restaurant fries are so crispy because, among other things, they use old oil continuously.
Making Frozen French Fries in the Air Fryer
Toss the frozen fries, salt and pepper (if they're unseasoned), and a light mist of cooking spray in a bowl. Put them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking them once halfway through.
While we wish it were possible to fry without any oil, air fryers do need a little oil to make your food crispy (but you'll use a lot less than a traditional fryer). Toss your food with a small amount of oil (around a tablespoon or less) to coat it evenly, then add it to the air fryer basket.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Working in batches, arrange the fries in an even layer in the preheated air fryer and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
Spread the food out in the air fryer basket. Set the machine to 375°F on the “air fry” setting and let it rip for three to five minutes. They reheat with surprising speed, so be sure to check on them after about two minutes and give the basket a shake.