Emilie Meyer
Air fryers are a great way to cook frozen food quickly and easily. You can cook everything from crispy fries, to chicken nuggets, to roasted vegetables in an air fryer. There's no need to defrost your food before cooking it in an air fryer, and you can even cook frozen foods like pizza and egg rolls.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Frozen food | French fries |
| Hash browns | |
| Tater tots | |
| Samosas | |
| Gyoza | |
| Popcorn chicken | |
| Chicken nuggets | |
| Chicken patties | |
| Bagel bites | |
| Green beans | |
| Potstickers | |
| Egg rolls | |
| Pizza rolls | |
| Pizza |
Frozen fries
When cooking frozen fries, it's important to not overcrowd the basket. Give the fries some space to allow for proper air circulation. If you're cooking a large batch, you may need to cook the fries in multiple batches to ensure even cooking.
Depending on the type of air fryer you have, you may need to shake or flip the fries halfway through the cooking time. This will ensure uniform browning and prevent them from sticking to the basket.
When it comes to cooking time, the thickness of the fries will determine how long they need to cook for. Thicker-cut fries will take longer to cook than thinner ones. As a general guideline, cook the fries for 15-20 minutes at 390-400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping them halfway through.
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Frozen pizza
To get the best results, preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding your pizza. This will help you achieve even cooking and a crispy texture. It's also important not to overcrowd the basket. Give your pizza some space to allow for proper air circulation and to avoid uneven cooking.
If you're cooking other foods at the same time, you can stack them if they're breaded and bite-sized. Otherwise, it's best to place them in a single layer in the basket.
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Frozen chicken nuggets
You can cook frozen chicken nuggets in an air fryer. It's a quick and easy way to make them, and they'll turn out super crispy.
To get the best results, preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding your frozen chicken nuggets. This will help to achieve even cooking and a crispy texture. It's also important not to overcrowd the basket, as this can hinder proper air circulation and result in uneven cooking. If your chicken nuggets are breaded and bite-sized, you can stack them, but otherwise, it's best to place them in a single layer.
You can cook frozen chicken nuggets straight from frozen. There's no need to thaw them first. Just pop them in the air fryer basket and you're good to go.
Depending on what you're cooking, you might want to give the basket a gentle shake or flip your chicken nuggets halfway through the cooking time for uniform browning. This will ensure they cook evenly and get that lovely golden colour all over.
Some other frozen foods that you can cook in an air fryer include fries, hash browns, tater tots, samosas, gyoza, popcorn chicken, egg rolls, and pizza rolls. It's a great way to cook your favourite foods in a healthier way, without having to use a deep fryer.
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Frozen egg rolls
When cooking your egg rolls, make sure you don't overcrowd the basket. This can hinder proper air circulation and result in uneven cooking. If your egg rolls are breaded and bite-sized, you can stack them. Otherwise, place them in a single layer in the basket.
Depending on what you're cooking, you might want to give the basket a gentle shake or flip your egg rolls halfway through the cooking time. This will ensure uniform browning.
You can cook frozen egg rolls quickly and easily in an air fryer. It's a healthier way to cook your favourite foods, avoiding the use of a deep fryer. It's also a good option when you want to cook smaller quantities of food but don't want to heat up the oven.
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Frozen vegetables
When cooking frozen vegetables in an air fryer, it's important not to overcrowd the basket. Leave enough room around the vegetables for the air to circulate. If you're cooking something like frozen green beans, you can stack them, but for other vegetables, it's best to place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Give the basket a gentle shake or flip your vegetables halfway through the cooking time for uniform browning. This will ensure your vegetables cook evenly and don't end up soggy.
You can cook a variety of frozen vegetables in an air fryer, including roasted veggies, frozen green beans, and even frozen veggie mixes.
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Frequently asked questions
You can cook a variety of frozen foods in an air fryer, including fries, hash browns, tater tots, samosas, gyoza, chicken nuggets, egg rolls, pizza rolls, bagel bites, green beans, and chicken patties.
No, there is no need to defrost frozen food before putting it in an air fryer. You can put frozen food directly into the air fryer basket.
It is recommended to preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding frozen food to achieve even cooking and a crispy texture. Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure proper air circulation and uniform browning. Shake or flip your food halfway through cooking for even results.
