Making Frozen Fries With Cosori Air Fryer

If you're craving crispy, golden French fries without the added calories and fats from deep frying, then an air fryer is the perfect solution. Air fryers can give you that deep-fried taste and texture without the need for extra oil, making it a healthier option. In this article, we'll show you how to make delicious frozen fries using a Cosori Air Fryer, so you can enjoy perfect fries every time.

Preheat the air fryer

Preheating your air fryer is an important step in ensuring your fries cook evenly and have a crispy exterior while remaining soft on the inside. The Cosori Air Fryer has a preheat function, so all you need to do is select this option, adjust the temperature to 380°F, and then press Start/Pause. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, simply turn it on and wait about 3 to 5 minutes. Set the temperature to 200°C (400°F). This is the ideal temperature to ensure your fries are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.

Once the air fryer has preheated, it's time to add the frozen fries. It's important not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave space around each fry so that the hot air can circulate and cook each fry evenly. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook your fries in batches.

Preheating your air fryer is an essential step to achieving the perfect crispy french fry. It ensures even cooking and that desirable soft interior. By following this step, you're already on your way to delicious, golden fries.

Use a single layer of fries

To make frozen fries in a Cosori air fryer, it is important to spread them out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This is to ensure that the fries cook evenly and become crispy. Avoid overcrowding the basket, as this can cause the fries to cook unevenly and become soggy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook your fries in batches.

When spreading the fries in the basket, make sure there is a little room between each fry. The max you can fit will depend on your model, but as a rule of thumb, just try to spread them into one layer. If you are using a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two to reach the desired doneness.

If you are using frozen fries, there is no need to defrost them before cooking. They can go straight from the freezer to the air fryer!

You can add a light coat of oil to your fries and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, for an extra burst of flavour. However, this is not necessary as frozen fries are already coated in oil and seasonings.

Shake the basket during cooking

Shaking the basket during cooking is an important step in ensuring your fries cook evenly and get nice and crispy. Depending on the thickness of the fries, you may need to adjust the frequency with which you shake the basket. For instance, if you are cooking thicker steak fries, you may need to shake the basket more often than if you were cooking shoestring fries.

It is recommended that you shake the basket every 5 minutes or so. Simply remove the basket from the air fryer, give it a good shake, and then return it to the machine to finish cooking. This will ensure that the fries cook evenly on all sides and prevent them from sticking together.

If your air fryer has a Shake Reminder function, it will let you know when it's time to shake the basket. However, you can also keep an eye on the fries and shake them up more than once if you'd like.

In addition to shaking the basket, it is important to note that you should not overcrowd the air fryer. This will also help ensure even cooking and prevent the fries from becoming soggy.

Avoid overcrowding the basket

When making frozen fries in a Cosori air fryer, it's important to avoid overcrowding the basket. This is because the air inside the air fryer needs to circulate in order to cook the fries evenly. If the basket is overcrowded, you may end up with some fries that are burnt and others that are soggy and undercooked. It's better to cook the fries in batches than to overcrowd the air fryer.

As a rule of thumb, spread the fries into a single layer, leaving a little room between each fry. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the fries in multiple batches to avoid overcrowding. For example, if you have a smaller air fryer, you may only be able to fit half or three-quarters of a bag of frozen fries in a single layer.

By cooking the fries in batches and avoiding overcrowding, you'll ensure that all the fries are cooked evenly and have that desired crispy texture.

Reheat at 350-400°F for 2-5 minutes

Reheating frozen fries in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get crispy, tasty fries. If you're using a Cosori air fryer, here's what you need to do.

First, preheat your air fryer to between 350-400°F. This will ensure your fries cook evenly and become crispy. Once the air fryer is heated, take your frozen fries and spread them out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It's important not to overcrowd the basket, as this can lead to uneven cooking and soggy fries. If your air fryer is on the smaller side, you may need to cook your fries in batches.

With your fries in the basket, set the timer for 2-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and give the basket a shake halfway through to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Once the timer goes off, your fries should be crispy and heated through. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions