For air fryer steak fries you only need 15 minutes from frozen to crispy steak fries on your plate.

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as biting into a crispy, golden steak fry. And with an air fryer, achieving that perfect texture and taste has never been easier. In this step-by-step guide, I will unlock the secrets to making the most crispy air fryer steak fries with the fluffy, pillow-like center.
Using the latest cooking technology, air fryers circulate hot air around your fries, resulting in a delectable crunch without drowning them in unhealthy oils.
Any basic store bought steak fries are perfect for this recipe straight out of the freezer.
How To Make Air Fryer Steak Fries
Ingredients needed
- Frozen steak fries
- Air fryer
Making the steak fries in the air fryer
- To start, preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Now, once the air fryer is up to temperature, grab a handful of fries and add them into the basket. You should be able to cook a serving at a time without crowding depending on the size of your air fryer. No need to spray the fries with oil.
- Replace the basket and air fry for 7 minutes. Remove the basket and give the fries a shake.
- Lastly, cook a remaining 7 minutes and allow to cool before serving. Be sure to season the air fryer steak fries after they are cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are air fryer fries not crispy?
The air fryer is known to make things crispy without using oil. The only fries that come out not crispy are sweet potatoes and that is due to all the fiber.
If you experience air fryer fries that are not crispy these reasons are probably the issue:
- Overcrowding, I understand we are impatient. But, the air fryer will cook the fries super fast, within reason. If you overcrowd the air fryer and the air can not circulate the fries are laying on one another and becoming soggy. What we know as crispy is the evaporating and drying out from water and the starches left behind. There is much more to it than that but do not overcrowd your fries.
- Heat, this touches on the evaporation of water. If the temperature is too low or the fries are causing the temperature to drop the fries will not crisp and they will cook but become soggy. Also, note if your air fryer is old and how well it functions within the proper temperature range.
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Air Fryer Steak Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen steak fries
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- To start, preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- Now, once the air fryer is up to temperature, grab a handful of fries and add them into the basket. You should be able to cook a serving at a time without crowding depending on the size of your air fryer. No need to spray the fries with oil.
- Replace the basket and air fry for 7 minutes. Remove the basket and give the fries a shake.
- Lastly, cook a remaining 7 minutes and allow to cool before serving. Be sure to season the fries after they are cooked.