Best Frozen foods for air fryer

The air fryer makes cooking frozen foods a breeze. If you’ve been wondering the best frozen foods for air fryer or if you can cook frozen foods in an air fryer then you are in the right place. This collection of recipes include lot of easy recipes for beginners from French fries to chicken nuggets and everything else in between. We also included a printable PDF with cook times for your reference.

Can you cook frozen foods in an air fryer?

The air fryer is one of the best kitchen appliance when it comes to cooking food from frozen. It cooks foods like frozen french fries to crispy perfection without the need to thaw first.

If you haven’t tried it yet, yes you can cook frozen foods in the air fryer, so get started with using your air fryer already.

How to cook frozen food in air fryer

Cooking frozen food is easier than you think and the air fryer makes it even easier. Some frozen foods are raw like frozen chicken wings, frozen chicken breast, steak or even cordon bleu while others are precooked and frozen like French fries, chicken nuggets or tater tots.

You have to put into consideration the state of the frozen food (raw or precooked) this will determine how long it should be cooked in the air fryer. You should cook frozen foods from frozen and it cooking meats, the meat thermometer should be your best friend to ensure that frozen meats are cooked up to the recommended safe internal temperatures.

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Air fryer frozen food cooking chart

Besides sharing the best frozen foods for air fryer, I would be sharing my air fryer cook times for frozen foods in form of a free printable pdf chart so if you’ve been looking for a handy pdf sheet with time and temp for chicken nuggets, frozen French fries and other frozen foods, you would definitely find this chart useful because it is written in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Best Frozen foods for the air fryer

Air fryer Tater tots

Air fryer Tater tots are the best. If you haven’t tried this easy potato side dish in your air fryer then you are in for a pleasant surprise at how good these are. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. No need to thaw before cooking. Simply cook from frozen and in less than 15 mins it’s done.

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Air fryer frozen Burritos

Making frozen burrito in air fryer is easier than you think. This meat lovers burrito from the refrigerator aisle in Costco was a total game changer for me because it gets ready in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes with a warm cosy fully and well toasted and crispy outside.

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Air fryer frozen pot pie

Making frozen pot pie in air fryer makes for a quick and easy dinner. No need to turn on your oven any more to get that golden crispy crust. This Marie Callender’s pot pie gets ready in less than 30 mins in the air fryer.

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Air fryer Frozen Crispy Honey Chicken (PF Chang)

Reheating crispy honey chicken (PF Chang) in the air fryer is so easy and gets dinner ready in less than 15 minutes. Some times we are not geared up to spending hours in the kitchen.

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Air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe

If you haven’t tried making frozen chicken breast in air fryer, you are missing out on a quick and easy way to cook chicken. My air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe checks all the boxes. These are seriously juicy and delicious! 

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Air fryer Cinnamon rolls (Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls)

Breakfast or Brunch couldn’t be easier with these fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls made with refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls. We love to make these from scratch and sometimes in the oven but nothing beats the ease of making it in the air fryer with this easy hack.

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How to cook frozen bacon in air fryer

Did you know you could cook frozen bacon in the air fryer? Perhaps you did or you didn’t. Whatever the case, You need to know this hack of cooking frozen bacon in the air fryer. No need to thaw in the microwave anymore. It defrosts nicely and cooks up crispy.

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Air fryer fish and chips

Air fryer fish and chips dinner is a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up in your air fryer in less than 20 mins. No need for deep frying. Whether you are making the fish from scratch or cooking from frozen, this air fryer fish and chips recipes is a winner in my book.

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Air Fryer Steak Fries recipe (fresh or frozen)

Air fryer steak fries is like a walk in the park! Whether you are making steak fries in the air from fresh or frozen you will enjoy the crispy edges and fluffy interior that comes with well cooked and seasoned fries.

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How to make Frozen sweet potato Fries in the air fryer

Sometimes you need a short cut to a nice dinner! Frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer is definitely a great option. It comes out well seasoned and crispy every time. This Air fryer sweet potatoes recipe is a fool proof recipe anyone can make. Making fries in your new kitchen gadget reduces the need to use excess oil. You don’t even need a spritz of oil for this which makes healthier than deep fried.

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Air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks

Air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks! Your appetizer game just got an upgrade with this hack. I love to cook frozen foods in my air fryer and these Mozzarella cheese sticks are no different. It’s easy to make and gets ready in less than 8 minutes.

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Air fryer chicken quarters

This is a super easy air fryer chicken quarters recipe is for beginners and expert users alike. If you are wondering how to cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer, this fool proof recipe is right up your alley and all you need to make a quick, and flavorful side dish for dinner.

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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

If you haven’t tried Air fryer Frozen French fries just yet, I would urge you to grab a bag of frozen French fries the next time you go to the groceries and make this MacDonalds drive thru favorite in your air fryer in less time than you would need to wait in the queue. They come out very crispy and delicious every time.

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Air fryer frozen chicken wings

Frozen chicken wings in air fryer! Yes you can make the best wings right in that counter top device popularly known as the air fryer. It comes out delicious and perfectly cooked, with juicy interior and crispy skin all that left is to decide the best dipping sauce to use for this easy side dish or appetizer.

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Air Fryer Dino Nuggets

Frozen chicken nuggets are a perfect snack for kids when you don’t have enough time on hand to make it from scratch. These Dino nuggets crisp up perfectly in the air fryer and the different shapes and sizes of the dinosaurs make it an easy choice for picky eaters.

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How to make frozen corn dogs in the air fryer

In less than 10 mins you’ve got yourself a tasty air fried snack to enjoy. Air fryer corn dogs are one of my kid’s favorite use of the air fryer. These are made from frozen corn dogs and you don’t need to thaw before cooking. It’s that easy.

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Frozen breaded Chicken breasts in the Air fryer

Baked Chicken schnitzels are an all time favorite. Did you know you can make Tyson’s frozen breaded chicken breast in Air fryer? These frozen chicken breasts are air fried from raw to crispy perfection in less time than you would make them in the oven. Perfect as a side to veggies and fries or tossed in your favorite crispy chicken salad 

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Air fryer Veggie Breakfast Links

Perfectly cooked air fryer veggie sausage links in under 10 mins. This easy vegetarian breakfast that non vegetarians would love. I love to serve this with sautéed peppers, Texas toast or scrambled eggs. If you want to make it a full vegan meal, make some scrambled tofu or Just Egg omelet.

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How to make Frozen Potstickers in the air fryer (Air fryer Dumplings)

Yes you can make frozen potstickers or dumplings in your air fryer and it’s so easy and hassle free since you a basically reheating. Air fryer frozen potstickers can easily become one of your favorite Asian eats because it comes out nice and crispy and that’s the way we like it.

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Drumsticks

Air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks recipe that will show you how to cook frozen chicken legs in air fryer, how long to cook, tips, and more.

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How to make Frozen burgers in air fryer

Making Frozen burgers in air fryer is a must try if your haven’t already. Air hamburgers cook quickly and evenly whether making from scratch or from frozen.

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Frozen Potatoes in Air Fryer (Roast Potatoes)

Ever wondered if you can cook frozen roast potatoes in your air fryer? yes, you can cook frozen potatoes perfectly in your air fryer at all times

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Air fryer meatball skewers (Kabobs)

These are easy pineapple habanero sauce glazed meatball skewers or kabobs made in the air fryer using frozen fully cooked meatballs. Air fryer meatball skewers could serve as a party appetizer or an easy side dish to salads or dinner as a whole.

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Helpful tips when air frying frozen foods

• Cook from frozen, no need to thaw
• If you don’t already have one, buy a meat thermometer to use for meats to ensure it gets to a safe internal temperature.

Frequently asked questions

How long to cook frozen fries in air fryer?

The average time it takes to cook crispy fries in the air fryer is 12 to 15 mins. The bigger the cut the longer it would take.

Can you cook frozen chicken in an air fryer?

Yes you can cook frozen chicken and other meats in the air fryer.

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Best frozen foods for air fryer

The air fryer makes cooking frozen foods a breeze. If you’ve been wondering the best frozen foods for air fryer or if you can cook frozen foods in an air fryer then you are in the right place. This collection of recipes include lot of easy recipes for beginners and no better recipe to be featured in this collection than these delightfully crispy tater tots.

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Prep Time 1 min

Cook Time 14 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb frozen tater tots

To serve

• ¼ cup Ketchup

Instructions

 

• Place frozen tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Set temperature to 400°F / 200°C and air fryer for 12 to 15 min shaking the basket at 5 minute intervals to ensure even cooking.
• When the air frying cycle is complete, you can add more time if you want it more crispy. A minute or two is fine
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

1. Place in a single layer.
2. Do not overcrowd the basket.
3. Shake basket at 5 minutes intervals to ensure even cooking
4. Please find the whole recipes in this collection of best frozen foods for the air fryer in the blog post above.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal

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Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used. Please read full nutrition disclaimer here.

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