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First: Don’t. Thaw. Them. I cannot stress this enough. If you thaw frozen fries, they turn into wet, starchy paste. The ice crystals inside the fry need to go from solid to steam instantly in hot fat. That steam is what puffs the interior and creates that fluffy middle. If you thaw them, they leak water, the oil temperature drops, and you’ve got greasy potato mush. It’s a tragedy.

Second: Oil is your lover. Not your enemy. If you’re using an oven or air fryer, you must toss the frozen fries in a bowl with a little oil. Yes, the bag says “no oil needed,” but the bag is also trying to sell you a product that has a shelf life of two years. Trust me. A tablespoon of avocado oil or canola oil per serving will change your life. It helps the heat conduct evenly and prevents dry, cardboard-like ends.

The Air Fryer Method (The MVP)

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Hotter is not better; we want a golden brown, not a carbonized stick. Toss your frozen fries with a tiny bit of oil and a pinch of salt. Cook them for about 12-15 minutes, but here’s the kicker: shake the basket every 5 minutes. Don’t just let them sit there like lazy teenagers. Shaking them ensures even airflow and crispy edges on all sides.

When they start to look suspiciously close to burning? That’s when they’re done. Pull them out, hit them with a second bit of salt (salt disappears into hot oil), and maybe a dusting of garlic powder. They should be crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and taste like you ordered them from a dive bar in 1998. Pure nostalgia.

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The Oven Method (For the Non-Air Fryer People)

Okay, you stubborn human. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C)—yes, that hot. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. But wait: spread the fries in a single layer with space between them. If they’re touching, they’ll steam each other. Steam is the enemy of crunch. It’s like putting your fries in a humid sauna. They come out sad and sweaty.

Bake for about 20 minutes, but flip them once halfway through. Don’t constantly open the door. Let the heat do its magic. If you want extra crunch, finish them under the broiler for 30-60 seconds. Watch them like a hawk or you’ll get charcoal fries. (Done that. They taste like bitter ash. Not recommended.)