One of my favorite fast food guilty pleasures are Arby’s curly fries. Thanks to the fact that the grocery store now stocks them in the freezer aisle, I don’t even need to leave home to get them! Now I make air fryer Arby’s curly fries and enjoy crispy, delicious fries right from the freezer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Your favorite seasoned curly-shaped fries are now available anytime you want, thanks to your freezer! Thanks to the air fryer, there’s no deep frying and tons of oil required to get perfectly crispy fries, either.
The air fryer cooks curly fries up directly from frozen (no defrosting needed) and it does so in only about 10 minutes! That’s a quick and easy side dish anytime!
Curly fries go with all sorts of other foods, from classic roast beef sandwiches, to burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, sliders, and more. In other words, you’re always going to want to have a bag on hand!
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What You’ll Need: Ingredients
- Arby’s frozen curly fries, any size
Ingredient Notes
- My store sells bags in 22- and 40-ounce sizes of Arby’s curly fries. It’s about 3 ounces per serving, so grab whatever works best for you. You can cook as much at a time as you like, so long as it fits in your air fryer. Note that while this recipe is for Arby’s brand, it works with other varieties of curly fries as well!
- While curly fries are delicious on their own, they’re also great dipped in ketchup, Arby’s sauce, Horsey sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce!
Step By Step Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
- Remove curly fries from all packaging and add them into the preheated air fryer basket or rack in a single layer
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes at 400°F, pausing halfway through to shake the basket for even cooking. Add 2 additional minutes for extra crispy fries (a total of 10 minutes cooking time) if desired
- Curly fries are done when they are browned, crispy, and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Add additional time if necessary to reach this based on your specific air fryer
- Serve hot, with dipping sauces if desired
What to Serve With Curly Fries
- Steak
- Roast beef
- Fried fish
- Chicken tenders
- Hamburgers
- Sliders
- Hot dogs
- Philly cheesesteaks
- Corn dogs
- Pulled pork
- Gyros
- Poutine
- Shakshuka
- Chicken wings
- Dipping sauces
- Cheese sauce
- Chili
There are so many great dishes to serve with curly fries, whether a main course or toppings to pile on top!
Try air fryer Arby’s curly fries with my recipe for Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer, any of my favorite Air Fryer Sliders Recipes, with quick Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer, for brunch with Microwave Shakshuka, or dipped in my creamy Air Fryer Queso.
Recipe FAQs
Can You Air Fry Arby’s Curly Fries?
Yes, you can absolutely air fry Arby’s curly fries. No additional oil is needed for cooking, making it healthier when compared to deep frying. You’ll get the same crunchy exterior and hot, soft interior on your fries.
When cooking the frozen version, there is no need to defrost in advance.
How Long to Cook Frozen Arby’s Curly Fries in an Air Fryer?
On average, it takes between 8-12 minutes to cook frozen Arby’s curly fries in an air fryer. The exact time will vary based on your specific air fryer, how much you’re cooking, and your desired level of crispiness.
To ensure best results, an instant read thermometer should show at 165°F in the middle of the fry to consider them done.
Why Are My Frozen French Fries Soggy in the Air Fryer?
Generally, soggy curly fries occur when too much moisture is present. This can be caused by cooking at too low of a temperature, overcrowding the basket, and not shaking or stirring the food during cooking.
It’s important to cook at high heat, not block air circulation, and to ensure that you flip foods so the heating is even. This will ensure that you are not causing soggy spots to form.
How Do You Cook Frozen Curly Fries in the Oven?
You cook frozen curly fries in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 425°F, depending on if you’re using a half or full bag. They should be spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and flipped halfway through cooking.
As you’ll notice, the oven takes double the time or more when compared to preparation in the air fryer.
Tips For the Best Frozen Curly Fries
- You do not need to add any olive oil before cooking. The fries already have some added before freezing. In fact, for an oven air fryer, make sure the drip pan is in, as they will give off some oil during cooking
- I have an 8-qt Ninja Dual Zone air fryer and can fit about 9 oz of fries comfortably in each basket, for 18 ounces total at a time. Cook in batches if needed based on desired amount of fries and size of air fryer
- My fries were fully cooked after 8 minutes, verified via instant read thermometer. I left them in an extra 2 minutes for more crispiness. Other air fryers may vary slightly in terms of needed time
Storage and Reheating
- Store any leftover curly fries in the refrigerator in a sealed bag or container for up to 5 days. Do not refreeze once they have been cooked
- To reheat, place cold curly fries in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes at 350°F, or until warmed through. Make sure to shake the basket once during cooking for even heating. This method works great for restaurant leftovers as well! You can also reheat fries in the microwave, but they’ll lose their crispiness
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Final Thoughts
Ditch the drive through and enjoy your favorite fast food at home! This Arby’s curly fries air fryer Cooking method delivers hot, crispy, delicious fries without the deep frying.
They only take about 10 minutes to be perfectly crisp, for an insanely easy side dish. Fries are a great side to so many meals, you can’t go wrong. Sounds like it’s time for some homemade beef ‘n cheddar sandwiches to me!
Since they cook right from frozen, you never have to worry about planning or prepping. Just throw your frozen curly fries in and cook them up for a stress free side, even on busy weeknights.
Katie’s tip
If you want to try more frozen fast food favorites in your kitchen, then try out my crispy Sonic Tater Tots in the Air Fryer!
Crispy Air Fryer Arby’s Frozen Curly Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Arby's frozen curly fries
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
- Remove curly fries from all packaging and add them into the preheated air fryer basket or rack in a single layer3 ounces Arby's frozen curly fries
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes at 400°F, pausing halfway through to shake the basket. Add 2 additional minutes for extra crispy fries (a total of 10 minutes cooking time) if desired
- Fries are done when they are browned, crispy, and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Add additional time if necessary to reach this based on your specific air fryer
- Serve hot, with dipping sauces if desired
Notes
- My store sells bags in 22- and 40-ounce sizes of Arby’s curly fries. It’s about 3 ounces per serving, so grab whatever works best for you. You can cook as much at a time as you like, so long as it fits in your air fryer
- You do not need to add any oil before cooking. The fries already have some added before freezing. In fact, for air fryer toaster ovens make sure the drip pan is in, as they will give off some oil during cooking
- I have an 8-qt Ninja Dual Zone air fryer and can fit about 9 oz of fries comfortably in each basket, for 18 ounces total at a time. Cook in batches if needed based on desired quantity and size of air fryer
- My fries were fully cooked after 8 minutes, verified via thermometer. I left them in an extra 2 minutes for more crispiness. Other air fryers may vary slightly in terms of needed time
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on any sauces or toppings added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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