How to Cook Frozen Chips in an Air Fryer

We all love chips. These salty, crunchy bites of joy can be made even healthier when you opt to cook frozen chips in an air fryer.

Within minutes, you will get the same results from your air fryer as you would get from using a chip pan - minus most of the additional calories.

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There's no need to deep fry your frozen chips anymore, and best of all, they'll have the same great crunch that you know and love. Here's how to take a plate of chips from frozen to perfection in minutes.

Here's how to cook frozen chips in an air fryer:

[toggle title="Step 1" type="open"]Arrange a portion of the frozen chips in a single layer. Try to avoid stacking, it blocks the chips from cooking evenly.

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[toggle title="Step 2" type="open"]Set your air fryer to 200°C/400°F and cook the chips for 18-20 minutes. The exact length of time will depend on the thickness of your chips.

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[toggle title="Step 3" type="open"]Pause the timer halfway through, remove the fry basket and give it a good shake, this helps to promote an even temperature which ensures all the chips are cooked evenly. You can ignore this step if you have one of those Tefal air fryers with a rotating paddle.

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[toggle title="Step 4" type="open"]Sprinkle a pinch of salt and enjoy your air fried chips.

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Tips and considerations

• For even more flavourful chips, try sprinkling some of your favourite spices on the chips before putting them in the air fryer, this will bake onto the chips and add an extra dimension of flavour.
• While it is not necessary to grease the basket before you make these chips, it is recommended to mist them with some olive oil when they are finished.

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FAQ

Do I need to defrost frozen chips before cooking them in an air fryer?

No, you do not need to defrost frozen chips before cooking them in an air fryer. Just make sure you don't stack them too high or they won't cook evenly.

How long to cook frozen chips in an air fryer?

The type of frozen chips you're cooking will determine how long you need to cook them. Thin-cut chips need about 18-20 mins cook time and thick-cut chips usually take around 24-26 minutes to cook in an air fryer.

See Also → How to cook oven chips in an air fryer!

What temperature to cook frozen chips in air fryer?

The temperature we use to cook frozen chips in an air fryer is 200°C/400°F. Frozen chips come out perfect every time at this temperature. You should use this temperature even if you want crispier chips, just vary the cooking time instead.

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How much does it cost to cook frozen chips in an air fryer?

Using a 1500W air fryer and a £0.34 kWh rate, it would cost you £0.17 to cook frozen chips in an air fryer for 20 minutes.

You can use our air fryer running cost calculator here for more options.

Do I need to add oil when cooking frozen chips in an air fryer?

No, you don't have to add oil when cooking frozen chips in an air fryer, but we do recommend adding a few sprays of a low-calorie frying spray to ensure you get that familiar crunchy texture. Frylight 1 calorie spray is a great option to use here.

Are air fried chips healthy?

Chips in general are moderately high in calories, but how you cook them will determine if the finished product is high in calories or very high in calories. The fact that you're not deep frying the frozen chips means that the calorie count is going to be significantly less.

See Also → How to cook steak in an air fryer!

What are the best frozen chips to cook in an air fryer?

If I had to choose one type of frozen chips as the best to cook in an air fryer, it would have to be McCain crinkle-cut chips. For me, they come out perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every time.

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Wrapping up

As you can see, cooking frozen chips in an air fryer is extremely simple and convenient. Give it a go and let us know how you get on.