Making french fries from scratch may not take gourmet skill, but the process is fairly involved if you want to get it just right. That's where frozen fries come in.

If you have an air fryer, you can use it to cook the fries. Cook the French fries according to packet instructions, or for 20 minutes on the chip setting (this should be roughly 200C) in an air fryer.

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