• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Recipe Vibes logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Accessibility
  • Recipe Videos
  • Contact
  • ×

    Home » Air Fryer » Frozen Potatoes In Air Fryer (Frozen Roast Potatoes)

    Published: Feb 11, 2022 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Frozen Potatoes In Air Fryer (Frozen Roast Potatoes)

    Sharing is Caring

    8 shares
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Learn how to cook frozen potatoes in air fryer with this air fryer frozen roast potatoes recipe. It's easy to cook and come out crispy on the outside, tender, and fluffy inside.

    If you are looking for a quick but tasty side dish to serve for dinner, this air fried frozen potatoes is the go-to. It saves you the time and stress of cooking it from scratch and you can serve it with dishes like chicken, pan fried steak, and vegetables for a complete meal.

    cooked frozen potatoes in air fryer.

    Frozen Potatoes In Air Fryer (Frozen Roast Potatoes)

    Frozen potatoes in air fryer! This air fryer frozen roast potatoes recipe is probably the easiest recipe you'll make in your air fryer because it does not require any preparation like peeling, thawing or seasoning as you just put the potatoes in the air fryer and cook.

    Air fryers are great for cooking frozen foods to perfection and that's why it's now my favorite gadget not only for cooking meals from scratch but for cooking frozen foods as well.

    Once you make frozen roast potatoes in air fryer, you will not go back to cooking it any other way. It is healthier than making it in the oven as the fat from the roasties drips into the Air fryer pan and you discard it after cooking.

    Most store-bought frozen potatoes are usually seasoned with at least salt so no need for additional seasoning however you can add if you want to.

    You will love this side dish because it is versatile and can be served for any occasion whether as a side dish for dinner, or for special occasions like Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving.

    Roast potatoes are popular, versatile, and go well with chicken, steak, veggies, and more.

    Now, let me show you how to cook frozen roast potatoes in air fryer.

    Related: If you'd like to cook it from scratch, use this air fryer roast potatoes recipe or oven roasted potatoes.

    frozen roast potatoes served on a white plate.

    Ingredients

    Frozen roast potatoes - I used Aunt Bessie's but you can use any brand of frozen potatoes like McCain, Iceland, etc. You can also use this recipe for frozen potato wedges.

    Black pepper (optional)

    How To Cook Frozen Potatoes in Air Fryer

    Pour the frozen potatoes into the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer if possible and if a single layer is not possible, don't fill more than half of the basket.

    frozen potaoes in air fryer.

    Put the air fryer basket in the air fryer and air fry frozen potatoes for 10 minutes at a temperature of 190C/380F.

    Bring out the air fryer basket, shake the potatoes, and continue to air fry for another 10 minutes.

    cooked frozen potatoes in air fryer.

    When the outer of the potatoes are crispy, browned, and the inside tender, and fluffy, bring out the potatoes from the air fryer.

    Serve and enjoy.

    How Long To Cook Frozen Potatoes In Air Fryer

    How long to cook frozen potatoes in air fryer varies based on the size and cut of the potatoes, the temperature, and the type of the AF oven. Bigger cuts will take longer to cook than the smaller ones. Also cooking at a lower temperature than recommended in this blog post will prolong the cooking time.

    How long to cook frozen roast potatoes in air fryer is between 15-20 minutes.

    To check if the potatoes are cooked, insert a fork in the middle, if the inside is tender and fluffy, and the outer crisp, then it is cooked.

    cooked and served on a white plate.

    What To Serve With

    Chicken - chicken pairs perfectly with potatoes be it boiled chicken, fried, roasted, grilled, or air fried.

    Vegetables- Some vegetables are carrots, boiled broccoli, green peas, pan fried vegetables

    Steak - Steak bites, instant pot steak.

    Fish - Air fryer fish, instant pot fish, salmon

    Lamb - Air fryer lamb chops, instant pot lamb chops.

    Air fryer sausages

    Yorkshire pudding

    Gravy

    Sauce

    Ketchup

    How To Store

    It's best to eat on the day it's cooked however if you have to store them here's how to:

    In the fridge: Put it in a sealable container then store it in the fridge where it will keep well for up to 3 days.

    In the freezer: Put in a freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container, label with name and dates then store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    It can be reheated in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

    To reheat it in the air fryer: Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 180C for 5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

    To reheat it in the oven: Preheat oven to 190C/390F. Spread the potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and put them in the oven to bake for 5 minutes or until heated through.

    To reheat it in the microwave:  Put the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate, and put on high settings at 30 seconds intervals till crispy. To maintain its crispness warm it uncovered.

    air fried frozen potatoes displayed in air fryer.

    Tips For Cooking Frozen Roast Potatoes In Air Fryer

    • Don't overfill the basket. It's best to arrange in a single layer if possible. If not, don't fill more than half of the basket.
    • Shake the potatoes at regular intervals for even cooking and crispness.
    • Depending on the brand of frozen potatoes, you can add additional seasoning to the roasties before air frying. The brand i used does not require additional seasoning.
    • They are best served hot.
    • When cold, it might lose some crispness, you can reheat to get the crispness back.

    FAQS

    Can you put frozen stuff in air fryer?

    You can put frozen food in air fryer to cook without defrosting the food first.

    Can you cook frozen potatoes from frozen?

    Yes, the air fryer is the easiest and quickest way to cook potatoes from frozen.

    Should you thaw frozen potatoes before cooking?

    No. It's best to cook it from frozen without thawing.

    Best Frozen Roast Potatoes

    In my opinion, the best frozen roast potatoes is Aunt Bessies roast potatoes. McCain, Iceland, are also good ones.

    served and displayed.

    More Potato Recipes

    Roasted baby potatoes

    Fried potatoes

    Air fryer diced potatoes

    Boiled potatoes

    Instant pot mashed potatoes

    Parmentier potatoes

    Want more? Browse our other air fryer recipes on this blog or visit our dedicated air fryer blog air fryer vibes for more.

    I hope you like this air fryer frozen potatoes recipe as much as we do. If you find this post helpful, please rate it 5 stars and leave me a comment below. I love reading from you.

    Don’t want to miss a thing? Subscribe to the blog for free weekly recipes in your email. Also, follow recipe vibes on Instagram and Pinterest. Subscribe to my Youtube channel for recipe videos.

    cooked frozen potatoes in air fryer.
    Print Recipe
    5 from 2 votes

    Frozen Potatoes In Air Fryer (Frozen Roast Potatoes)

    Learn how to cook frozen potatoes in air fryer with this air fryer frozen roast potatoes recipe. It's easy to cook and come out crispy on the outside, tender, and fluffy inside.
    If you are looking for a quick but tasty side dish to serve for dinner, this air fried frozen potatoes is the go-to. It saves you the time and stress of cooking it from scratch and you can serve it with dishes like chicken, pan fried steak, and vegetables for a complete meal.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: air fryer frozen potatoes, air fryer frozen roast potatoes, Aunt Bessies roast potatoes, frozen potatoes in air fryer, frozen roast potatoes, frozen roast potatoes in air fryer
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 800 g Frozen roast potatoes Aunt Bessies, Mc cain, etc
    • Black pepper optional

    Instructions

    • Pour the frozen potatoes into the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer if possible and if a single layer is not possible, don't fill more than half of the basket.
    • Put the air fryer basket in the air fryer and air fry frozen potatoes for 10 minutes at a temperature of 190C/380F.
    • Bring out the air fryer basket, shake the potatoes, and continue to air fry for another 10 minutes.
    • When the outer of the potatoes are crispy, browned, and the inside tender, and fluffy, bring out the potatoes from the air fryer.
      Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Don't overfill the basket. It's best to arrange in a single layer if possible.
    • Shake the basket at regular intervals for even cooking and crispness.
    • Depending on the brand of frozen potatoes, you can add additional seasoning to the roasties before air frying. The brand i used does not require additional seasoning.
    • Roast potatoes are best served hot.
    • When cold, it might lose some crispiness, you can reheat to get the crispness back.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal

    Related posts:

    Fried Yam Recipe
    Homemade Peri Peri Sauce Recipe
    Instant Pot Cabbage
    Air Fryer Sausages
    « Air Fryer Sausages
    Fried Plantains Recipe (How To Fry Plantain) »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kemi

    Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Kemi. Thanks for visiting. Stay a while, browse around, you will find easy delicious recipes.

    More about me →

    Air Fryer

    • crispy potatoes in air fryer basket.
      Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes (Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes)
    • Air fryer sea bass fillets displayed in the air fryer.
      Air Fryer Sea Bass
    • Air fryer bell peppers in air fryer basket.
      Air Fryer Bell Peppers
    • salmon cooked from frozen in air fryer displayed.
      Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Work with us

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Recipe Vibes

    8 shares
    8 shares