Tillie Doyle
Cooking smiley fries in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack or side dish. Smiley fries are kid-friendly and can be served with a variety of dips, including ketchup, honey mustard, ranch dressing, queso dip or marinara. This guide will take you through the simple steps to make perfect smiley fries in your air fryer, from preheating the appliance to cooking times and temperatures.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 360°F / 180°C or 400°F |
| Cooking time | 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or 14 minutes |
| Cooking spray | Spritz with cooking spray before cooking and after flipping |
| Layering | Arrange in a single layer in the basket |
| Colour | Golden brown |
| Texture | Crispy |
What You'll Learn
Cooking time and temperature
It is recommended to preheat your air fryer to 360°F / 180°C for approximately 2-3 minutes before adding the frozen smiley fries. The cooking time for smiley fries in an air fryer is typically between 10 and 15 minutes. It is important to shake the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries and ensure even cooking.
If you are cooking a large batch of smiley fries, it is recommended to cook them in multiple batches to ensure they cook evenly and become golden brown and crispy. Smiley fries should be arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spritzed with cooking spray before cooking.
The cooking time for smiley fries in an air fryer can range from 7 to 14 minutes, depending on the desired level of crispiness. For example, cooking them at 400°F for 7 minutes, flipping them over, and then cooking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes will result in golden and crisp smiley fries.
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How to serve smiley fries
To serve smiley fries, first cook them in an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C (approx 2-3 minutes). Place the frozen smiley fries in the air fryer basket, trying to arrange them in a single layer. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries. They are cooked when they are golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
If you are cooking McCain Potato Smiles, set the air fryer temperature to 400°F for 14 minutes. If you are cooking another brand, you may need to flip the fries over halfway through cooking. Spray the fries with cooking spray before cooking and again when you flip them.
Smiley fries can be served as an appetizer or snack. They go well with ketchup, honey mustard, ranch dressing, queso dip or marinara.
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What to cook smiley fries with
Smiley fries are a great snack or appetiser, especially for kids. They're quick and easy to make in an air fryer, and you can serve them with a variety of dips and sauces.
To cook smiley fries in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C (approx 2-3 minutes). Place the frozen smiley fries in the air fryer basket, trying to arrange them in a single layer. If your air fryer is on the small side, you may need to cook the fries in batches to ensure they cook evenly. Spritz the fries with cooking spray, then air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries. The fries are cooked when they are golden brown and crispy.
You can serve smiley fries with a variety of dips and sauces, such as ketchup, honey mustard, ranch dressing, queso dip, or marinara. They also go well with other kid-friendly foods like frozen fish sticks, sausages, or frozen chicken nuggets.
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How to store leftover smiley fries
To store leftover smiley fries, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to three days. To reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer at 360°F/ 180°C for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
Now, for some tips on how to cook smiley fries in an air fryer. First, preheat your air fryer to 360°F/180°C. This should take around 2-3 minutes. Next, place your frozen smiley fries in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer. Spritz them with cooking spray, if desired. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. The fries are done when they are golden brown and crispy. If you're cooking a large batch, you may need to do multiple batches to ensure even cooking. Enjoy your smiley fries as a snack or appetizer, dipped in ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, queso, or marinara sauce!
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How to reheat smiley fries
To reheat smiley fries in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C. Place the leftover smiley fries in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer. Air fry for 3-5 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally to redistribute the fries. The smiley fries are ready when they are warmed through.
To cook smiley fries from frozen, preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C. Place the frozen smiley fries in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries. The smiley fries are cooked when they are golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
If you are cooking McCain Potato Smiles, you can cook them at 400°F for 14 minutes. Spritz them with cooking spray and cook for 7 minutes. Then, flip them over, spritz with more cooking spray, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until they are golden and crisp.
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Frequently asked questions
Smiley fries should be cooked in an air fryer for 10-15 minutes at 360°F / 180°C. Shake the basket every 5 minutes to redistribute the fries.
Smiley fries should be cooked at 360°F / 180°C.
Smiley fries are cooked when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.
