Air Fryer Loaded Fries

Crispy frozen fries straight from the air fryer, piled high with melted cheddar, bacon, and sour cream. It’s an easy snack for game day or a side for burgers, with no deep frying and almost no cleanup.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Appetizers, Air Fryer Cheese Fries, Air Fryer Loaded Fries, Bacon Cheese Fries, Easy Game Day Appetizers, family recipe, Loaded French Fries, Loaded Fries Recipe

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 590kcal

Equipment

• An air fryer

Ingredients

• 1 Bag Frozen french fries
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon bits or cooked bacon
• Sour cream
• Your favorite seasoning barbecue seasoning works great

Instructions

• Add the frozen fries to the air fryer basket.
• Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, depending on the bag.
• Shake the basket halfway through.
• Pull the fries out, season them, and top with cheddar cheese and bacon.
• Finish with sour cream and serve right away.

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Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g

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Choosing Your Fries for your Air Fryer Loaded Fries

Grab whatever fries you think will look good loaded up. Regular french fries are my personal favorite, but waffle fries are great with cheese, and crinkle cut or steak fries work too.

Seasoning the Fries

Season the fries as soon as they come out of the air fryer, while they’re hot, so the seasoning sticks. Throw a layer of your favorite seasoning over the top. Barbecue seasoning is our go-to.

Cheese and Bacon Notes

• Shred your own cheese: It melts better than pre-shredded bags in the air fryer.
• Nacho cheese: Warm it up and drizzle it over the top, especially on waffle fries.
• Bacon: Use real cooked bacon, or be lazy and buy bacon bits. Both taste great.

Topping Ideas

Green onions, jalapeños, and sour cream are great. There are tons of options, so load them up however you like.

Tips for Success for the best Air Fryer Loaded Fries

• Spread the fries in a single layer so they crisp up.
• Add the cheese for the last minute or two if you want it melted.

Storage for your left over Air Fryer Loaded Fries

Loaded fries are best made fresh. Leftover plain fries can be re-crisped in the air fryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to thaw the fries first? No. Cook them straight from frozen.

Fries are always a good idea- you can’t tell me otherwise. Take a look at a few of my other favorite appetizers:

• Smoked Beer Cheese Dip
• Frito Corn Salad