Garlic Parmesan Ranch Air Fryer Frozen Fries

Name: Garlic Parmesan Ranch Air Fryer Frozen Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen shoestring fries; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp ranch seasoning; 1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Pull a bag of frozen fries out of your freezer, cook them in your air fryer and sprinkle them with garlic Parmesan ranch seasoning. So easy.

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By Christie Vanover | Published August 31, 2022 | Last Updated December 7, 2022

This recipe for air fryer fries turns a bag of frozen french fries into a quick, tasty side dish that you could find at a gourmet burger joint.

Table of Contents

Why should I air fry frozen french fries?
Ingredients
How to make Parmesan ranch french fries
How to serve garlic Parmesan ranch fries
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Recipes that go great with fries

Why should I air fry frozen french fries?

When you buy a bag of frozen fries, you’ll see that they come with a variety of instructions on how to cook them in the oven, air fryer, pan or deep fryer.

When you cook them in the oven or air fryer, you don’t have to add extra oil, which makes that cooking process a healthier option.

The advantage of cooking them in an air fryer versus the oven is that they get extra crispy on the outside while still staying soft on the inside.

Ingredients

Frozen French Fries: Look for packages that say shoestring fries or fast food fries. These are the skinnier ones.
Parmesan Cheese: Use grated Parmesan instead of shredded or shaved. The grated Parmesan will stick to the fries better.
Ranch Seasoning: You can buy little packets that are used to make ranch dressing or buy the seasoning in a bottle. I use the bottled variety from Spiceology.
Granulated Garlic: I prefer granulated garlic to garlic powder, but either will work for this recipe.
Dipping Sauces: Ketchup, mayonnaise and ranch dressing are great options.

Substitutions: If you use thicker steak fries, follow the cooking instructions on the package. They will require a little more time in the air crisper.

How to make Parmesan ranch french fries

STEP ONE: If your frozen fries have ice crystals on them, lay them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet for 5 minutes, so some of that ice melts. If they have too many crystals, the liquid will steam the fries instead of crisp them.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning and granulated garlic.

STEP THREE: Heat your Ninja Foodi or Woodfire Grill to Air Crisp, 400F degrees, 20 minutes. Place fries in a single layer, filling the air fryer basket and cook the fries for 5 minutes.

fries in Ninja Grill air crisper basket.

raw fries in Ninja Grill air crisper basket.

STEP FOUR: Using a spatula, flip the fries, so they cook more evenly. You can also shake the basket, just be sure to grab it with a hot pad or towel. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

NINJA PRO TIP: If you like extra crispy fries, cook them for 1-2 minutes longer.

STEP FIVE: Once the fries are golden and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl.

STEP SIX: Sprinkle the garlic Parmesan ranch seasoning all over the fries and toss to coat.

How to serve garlic Parmesan ranch fries

Transfer your coated fries to a serving bowl. You will likely have excess garlic Parmesan ranch seasoning in the mixing bowl, which is okay.

Sprinkle some right on top as a garnish to make a prettier (and more delicious) presentation.

You can also save the extra garlic parmesan ranch seasoning and use it on garlic bread, grilled chicken and grilled salmon.

Serve with a side of dipping sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise or ranch dressing.

Storage

There’s no great way to store leftover garlic parmesan french fries, because they start to lose their crispiness.

If you do have extra that you want to save, you can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The best way to bring them back to life is to put them back in the Ninja Grill and Air Crisp them for a few minutes.

overhead shot of parmesan ranch fries with dipping sauces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to thaw the fries before air frying them?

No. Frozen fries are meant to be cooked frozen. If you thaw them, they could end up soggy. If however your fries have a lot of ice crystals on them. Let them rest on a paper towel-lined sheet pan for about 5 minutes to remove the excess moisture.

Are air fryer french fries healthy?

While cooking in an air fryer is healthier than frying the fries in a pot of oil, frozen french fries do still contain oil. Check the packaging on the side of the brand you buy to see what the calorie and fat content is per serving.

How long does it take to air fry frozen fries?

Once you heat your Ninja Grill to 400F degrees, the cooking time will be about 10-12 minutes.

Recipes that go great with fries

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