The best frozen foods for air fryer are here! WAY better than baking in the oven, more like deep fried but without the oil. You’ll never go back! Download our air fryer frozen food cooking chart and let’s get started!
Have a hot air machine, but really don’t even know where to get started? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. They not only taste great but they’ll also help you get a good handle on how to use your Air Fryer, too. (affiliate links present)
How to Cook Frozen Food in Air Fryer
Everything gets SO crispy on the outside when you use the time and temp on our frozen food cooking times chart linked above. At the same time the inside stays tender, just to die for. Even a frozen pot pie in an air fryer comes out amazing.
Think air fryer pizza rolls couldn’t get any better?? Well you’ll never microwave them again after throwing them into this hot air machine. They turn out better than you might imagine. From frozen hot dogs in air fryer to pork chops, chicken legs and more.
in Ninja Foodi
And baking frozen rolls this way is a game changer. A great easy side dish that goes with just about any meal right? You can use a Cosori or any other brand of machine. As a Ninja foodi recipe you will need to use the lid that is attached with the air crisp button.
Let’s take something like a bag of frozen popcorn shrimp air fryer style. You literally just preheat, dump the bag inside, crisp, toss halfway thru the cook time and enjoy. It is not just great for already cooked (and processed) foods though. You can cook frozen chicken tenderloins in air fryer without breading.
Never ever will I cook things like frozen crab cakes in air fryer again in the microwave. Not only is the texture way better but it even improves the taste with a bit of crisp on the outside.
We make these with some air fryer frozen cod, the two paired together make a delicious meal even the kids love. All you need is this handy dandy air fryer basket and occasionally some olive oil spray. That’s all you need to make air fryer frozen vegetables and more!
If you’re anything like me you wouldn’t think things like frozen broccoli in air fryer or frozen asparagus in air fryer would turn out well at all. I didn’t think it would either. Surprised is an understatement my friends.
Can you put frozen meat in air fryer?
Absolutely! This is one of the biggest reasons that people purchase this kitchen appliance. Frozen foods are a total convenience food item and using your Air Fryer to cook them up is a breeze.
Start with something simple like frozen potstickers in air fryer and go from there! Then frozen salmon in air fryer will be a lot easier.
Knowing that you don’t have to heat up your oven for a small batch of french fries is a pretty awesome. And if you’re forgetful try our air fryer frozen steak recipe.
Ok let’s talk kids. What is their favorite meal but drumsticks of course. If you forget to take them out the day before you can follow our frozen chicken legs in air fryer directions.
Whether it’s to warm up something, make air fryer grilled cheese for lunch, or make air fryer frozen bacon for breakfast.
- Now I haven’t tried these frozen but generally it works. I just adjust the temp to be a bit lower, for a longer time and it’s great.
- Just use the air fryer times printable you see here for new items you may not have cooked before.
The timing for everything is really dead on so there’s little to no guesswork. It doesn’t have everything, like how to cook frozen chicken thighs in air fryer so we added specific posts for things like that.
What frozen foods can be cooked in an air fryer?
You can literally cook all sorts of foods in your air fryer. Meat, veggies, frozen foods…you name it. This is what makes this appliance so versatile. It can literally cook up pretty much anything that you’re going to put into it. Even frozen frozen pork chops in air fryer are possible.
Let’s start with my girls’ favorite, air fryer frozen corn dogs! The only way we cook them anymore because they come out so perfectly. If you want more simple you can follow our instructions on how to cook frozen hot dogs in there too. Throw them into a bun and dinner is ready.
How Long to Cook Frozen Food in Air Fryer
That depends on the food but it is quicker than the oven and the texture is even better. My girls love making frozen taquitos in air fryer as a snack for sure, or air fryer frozen burritos.
- I’d say air fryer frozen pierogies are my fave.
- The easiest ever is how to cook air fryer frozen biscuits!
You can serve those with frozen chicken patties in air fryer. Dressed up like a burger, they’re a perfect brunch or dinner. You’ll want veggies with those too though. If so try air fryer frozen okra for a change. Seasoned with just some salt and pepper it is a great meal duo.
- Air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks just requires 5 minutes of preheating and a few more to crisp outside.
- The inside stays ooey gooey perfection. Great appetizer or after school snack.
How to Cook Frozen Meat in Air Fryer
For breakfast or dinner if you’re in the mood for pork, give our frozen sausages in air fryer instructions a whirl. You’d never know they were rock solid a few minutes beforehand.
- Then let’s move on to making frozen chicken breast in air fryer. For a healthy meal you can cook them right out of the bag! Season with salt and pepper for a low carb keto friendly dinner.
- Or let the kiddos enjoy air fryer frozen chicken tenders after school.
Have you made some crispy frozen air fryer french fries yet?? We make them in our Foodi and wouldn’t have them any other way. Whether you make thin ones like you see below or air fryer frozen waffle fries they turn out super crispy.
- Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Wings are to die for!!
- Dress up an air fryer frozen turkey burger with all the things sometime.
All you literally have to do with your air fryer is add the frozen wings to your air fryer basket and cook them up? It’s literally as simple as that.
- Air fryer frozen egg rolls are really great
- Frozen onion rings in air fryer are better than in the oven for sure!
If you’re having a fun weekend of treats or are looking for a simple way to cook up food for your guests or hungry teens, using your air fryer will deliver the perfect results time and time again. We cook a lot of frozen meat in Instant Pot too…because I tend to be forgetful. 😉
Air Fryer frozen foods
- What are some of your favorite things to cook?
- Our next thing we made were frozen egg rolls in air fryer with some dipping sauce on the side. Timing is on our chart, cooked frozen to warmed in no time.
Air Fryer Frozen Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bag french fries, frozen
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 for 5 minutes.
- Spray basket with olive oil spray, dump frozen fries into basket and cook for 15 minutes total tossing every 5 minutes with a spray of olive oil spray on top every time you toss it.
- Remove when they are as crispy as you'd like.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have a Power Air-fryer, will the instructions be the same as a Corsi or Ninja?
Yes they all basically work the same
Don’t forget frozen sweet potato fries! MMMM marvelous! We love them!
But I truly love all the veggies you can do in one. We love squash, zucchini, mushrooms etc.
Keep those recipes coming! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome
We just bought a Ninja air fryer and I noticed that the majority of the food to cook on it is processed food. What are some food to cook in it that’s not processed? What about home cooked French fries?