Can You Put Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer? (read this first)
You can put frozen chips in an air fryer and they will be cooked faster than in a conventional oven. Frozen chips are a great stand by when you’ve got nothing prepared for the evening meal. Let’s face it, a couple of eggs and a few chips and you’ve got a meal.
The main problem with frozen chips is the amount of time they take to cook. Plus they don’t always have that crispness about them when cooked in a conventional oven.
Air fried frozen chips take around half the time of conventionally oven cooked frozen chips and they’re always crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
What Type Of Frozen Chips Can You Cook In An Air Fryer?
The beauty of cooking frozen chips in an air fryer is that you can cook any type of frozen chips. This includes;
- Straight Cut Chips
- Crinkle Cut Chips
- Chunky Chips
- French Fries
- Sweet Potato Chips
- And Many More
In fact the brand leader McCain[1] says that all of their frozen chips can be air fried.
How Do You Cook Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer?
Cooking frozen chips in an air fryer is a simple, time saving way to cook chips. All you need to do is follow these simple instructions;
Ingredients
- Frozen chips (any brand or type)
Method
- Place frozen chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 190 C (375 F) for 7 minutes
- Shake the basket to move the chips around.
- Air fry for a further 4 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Timings may vary depending on the make and model of air fryer you own. Some might need an extra minute or two to cook to perfection.
French fries or similar thin chips will take less time to cook than thick cut chips.
Can You Cook McCain Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer?
You can cook McCain frozen chips in an air fryer. Cooking times will vary, depending on the type of McCain frozen chips you choose and the make and model of your air fryer. For instance;
- McCain Chunky Frozen Chips will take around 15 minutes at 200 C (400 F).
- McCain Crispy French Fries will take around 10 minutes at 200 C (400 F).
- McCain Naked Oven Chips Straight Cut will take around 12 minutes at 200 C (400 F).
Check the packaging for more information.
Can You Cook Frozen Sweet Potato Chips In An Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen sweet potato chips in an air fryer and it’s very easy. Here’s how we do it:
Ingredients
- Frozen sweet potato chips
Method
- Place frozen sweet potato chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer, make sure not to overcrowd the basket to allow for proper air circulation.
- Air fry at 180 C (350 F) for 5 minutes
- Shake the basket to move the chips around.
- Air fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Shake the basket to move the chips around again.
- Finally air fry for another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Cooking times may differ based on the brand and model of your air fryer. Some models may require an additional minute or two for the chips to cook perfectly.
Can You Cook Chips From Scratch In An Air Fryer?
You can cook chips from scratch in an air fryer but they will take longer than frozen chips and there’s also a bit of prep work too. To cook chips in an air fryer you will need;
Ingredients
- Potatoes
There are some potatoes that make better chips than others, if possible buy Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes. - Oil
Method
- Peel the potatoes and cut into chip size chunks.
- Wash and dry the chip sized potato pieces.
- Place the potato pieces in a large bowl and spray with a small amount of oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, chilli powder or whatever you prefer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190 C (375 F).
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 minutes at 190 C (375 F).
- Shake the basket to turn the chips over (you might need to spray a small amount of oil onto the exposed side of the chips).
- Air fry for another 10 minutes.
- Shake the basket again.
- Air fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
If the chips are not crisp enough for you, air fry for a further couple of minutes and check again.
SEE ALSO:
- Can You Put Corn On The Cob In An Air Fryer?
- Can You Put Dumplings In An Air Fryer?
- Can You Put Donuts In An Air Fryer?
Frequently Asked Questions
To cook frozen chips in an air fryer just place the frozen chips in the air fryer basket and air fry at 190 C (375 F) for 7 minutes. Then shake the basket to turn the chips and air fry for a further 4 to 5 minutes. If they’re not crispy enough for you just cook for another minute or two.
You can put frozen fries in the air fryer. Just place the frozen fries in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 minutes at 190 C (375 F). Then shake the basket to turn the fries and air fry for another 4 to 5 minutes. Depending on the make or model of air fryer you own, you might need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
You can cook McCain frozen chips in an air fryer. They will take different times to cook depending on the type of frozen McCain chips you choose. For instance McCain chunky frozen chips will take around 15 minutes at 200 C (400 F). Whereas McCain French fries will take around 10 minutes at the same temperature.
There is no need to defrost frozen chips before cooking in an air fryer. Just place the frozen chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 7 minutes at 190 C (375 F). Then shake the basket to turn the chips and air fry for another 4 to 5 minutes.
You do not need to put oil on frozen chips in an air fryer. They will cook perfectly without the addition of any oil.
