Air Fryer Cheese Fries have only two ingredients and are done in less than 20 minutes! These quick easy fries will be a go-to appetizer or snack!
I am a HUGE fan of the Air Fryer!!It is seriously so awesome and I love how quickly it cooks food! Do you have an Air Fryer yet?! Making cheese fries in the air fryer is so easy and takes less than half the time of a conventional oven! Plus, the air fryer doesn't heat up the whole house like an oven!
Air Fryer Cheese Fries can be loaded with other toppings as well, and if you want to add a healthy side dish, try this Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli or Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus to go with the cheese fries!
Making Air Fryer Cheese Fries is so simple, you'll never want to use an oven again!
How to make Air Fryer Cheese Fries:
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- Using your favorite brand of frozen french fries, add them to the air fryer basket.
- Don't pile them too high if you want them to all get cooked evenly.
- Set the air fryer for 8 minutes. Once it stops, open the basket and shake the fries around. Close and set for 5 more minutes. Open and shake, then sprinkle some salt over the top of the fries, and sprinkle the cheese over the tops of the fries. Close and cook for 1 more minute.
- Eat them immediately!
What is the best cheese for Air Fryer Cheese Fries?
This is totally up to you! For these specific cheese fries I used pepper-jack cheese because I wanted a little spice! Colby jack cheese is popular as well as medium cheddar! You really cannot go wrong with ANY cheese on these fries!
What toppings or dips are good for Air Fryer Cheese Fries?
- Cheese alone on cheese fries is amazing, but I love adding buffalo sauce as well as homemade blue cheese. Add some green onions as well for a little crunch.
- Topping the fries with cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbs, and jalapeno ranch make a great dish!
- Add some bacon, sour cream, and green onions to the top of the cheese fries for a loaded baked potato version!
- Use this Best Chili Recipe and load up the cheese fries for a hearty meal!
- Add shredded chicken, marinara sauce, and mozzarella for a fun take on chicken parmesan - french fry style!
- Serving Air Fryer Cheese Fries with Sriracha Ranch, jalapeno ranch, or ZAX sauce is always a great option!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Serve Air Fryer Cheese Fries alongside your dinner! They go great with Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos, or Bang Bang Chicken Rice Bowls!
Make sure you try my other Air Fryer recipes too, such as:
- Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!
- Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp are topped with a healthier version of the classic delicious sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. They’re the perfect lightened up appetizer or meal!
Air Fryer Cheese Fries have only two ingredients and are done in less than 20 minutes! These quick easy fries will be a go-to appetizer or snack!
- 16 ounces frozen french fries, any type (about half a bag)
- 1 cup shredded cheese, pepperjack, colby jack, or cheddar all work well
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
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Add fries to the air fryer basket. Close and set for 400 degrees and the timer for 8 minutes. Open and shake the fries around. Close and set for 5 more minutes. Open and shake the fries.
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Add salt and sprinkle the cheese over the top in an even layer. Cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Nutritional info (varies based off brands and cheese used):
- 4 servings: 272 calories, 14 grams fat, 27 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 9 grams protein.
Jen says
I'm making these ASAP with a bit of ranch on the side to dip!! So quick and easy!
Julie Blanner says
Cheese fries are my guilty pleasure! These are so delicious and I don't feel as bad eating them when I make them in the air fryer!
Kellie H. says
So, so sooooo good! And incredibly fast to make.
Becky Hardin says
I need these in my life. I have to make them ASAP!!
Steph says
These were so easy and so delicious!
Dee says
These cheese fries look so easy and tasty! Finally a good use for my air fryer
Catalina says
Cheese fries is a side dish that everyone in my family will love. I 've never tried making cheese fries in the Air Fryer!
Allyson says
You will never make them another way again!
Jade Manning says
How awesome never thought of this! looks delicious!
Anna says
Craving these right now!
Shannon Graham says
I love using my air fryer for recipes like this! These look so good and would be a delicious side or snack.
Jacquelyn Hastert says
Love how crispy and cheesy these fries come out of the air fryer. My air fryer is getting used tonight!
Erin Dee says
Love how easy this is to make in the air fryer! A great appetizer for game day or any gathering!
Paula says
I'm newly obsessed with the Air Fryer. SO adding these cheese fries to my list.
Brooke says
Was really craving cheese fries and OMG these were absolutely amazing. Really hit the spot too!
Allyson says
OMG RIGHT?!?!? The Air fryer is like magic! Cheese fries on demand in hardly any time- DELISH! Works well for nachos too 😉
Kim says
I constantly use my Air Fryer for a lot of stuff….I love it. No heat in the Kitchen on hot summers…. I use my oven for baking Desserts, lasagna, baked macaroni. That’s about it… what a concept. I even take it to poolside instead of firing up the grill. I just purchased a second . I love my Insta Vortex fryer.