Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen French Fries Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are an easy and delicious snack or side dish. These straight-cut fries are cooked to perfection in the air fryer, tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, and sprinkled with savory Parmesan cheese for an irresistible treat that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 1 pound frozen french fries, straight cut
- Olive oil cooking spray, as needed
- Salt, to taste
Garlic Butter Parmesan Topping
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnish
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the fries start cooking immediately and get crispy.
- Prepare Fries: Spray the air fryer basket or tray lightly with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the frozen fries in a single layer, allowing some overlap but not overcrowding. Spray the fries with cooking oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Air Fry the Fries: Cook the fries for 10 minutes at 400°F. After 10 minutes, shake the basket to turn the fries and spray with additional cooking oil. Continue air frying for another 5 to 10 minutes, until fries are golden and crispy.
- Make Garlic Butter: While fries cook, melt the salted butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Toss Fries with Garlic Butter: Transfer the hot fries to a large bowl. Drizzle the garlic butter over the fries, add the grated Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with additional salt if needed. Toss gently to evenly coat all the fries.
- Serve and Garnish: Arrange the fries on a serving dish. Garnish with extra freshly grated Parmesan and chopped chives for a beautiful presentation. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For crispier fries, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- You can adjust garlic quantity based on your taste preference.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and melting quality.
- Ranch or a garlic aioli dipping sauce pairs wonderfully with these fries.
- To make this recipe kosher or halal, ensure the butter and cheese are certified accordingly.
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