When it comes to convenience, frozen foods are a lifesaver, but the air fryer takes them to a whole new level. In this collection of 12 Air Fryer Frozen Foods That Beat the Oven Every Time, you’ll discover how to turn those quick freezer staples into golden, crispy perfection in minutes. Once you try these simple upgrades, you’ll never go back to oven-baked again.
Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer

Cooking Frozen Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer is a hassle-free and quick way to prepare a crispy and satisfying dinner or appetizer. Just add them to the air fryer basket and they’re ready in 18 minutes. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Steak Fries

These Air Fryer Steak Fries are a healthier way to make your favorite thick fries without the oil of deep frying and they turn out perfectly crispy and crunchy on the outside, while fluffy on the inside. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders are a really fast and convenient meal idea. They turn out super crunchy, juicy and delicious in just minutes in the air fryer. They are way better this way than in the oven, and a lot faster too. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties are a popular breakfast staple that are so easy to make in the air fryer and they always come out nice and crispy with no added oil. The air fryer super convenient, quick, and gives the hash browns a really nice crispy crunch that it doesn’t quite achieve on the stove. Get the recipe
Air Fryer French Fries from Frozen

These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are a healthier way to make fries without the oil of deep frying and they turn out perfectly crispy and crunchy, just like your favorite fast food fries. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Frozen French Bread Pizza

You’ll be amazed by how quick and effortless it is to cook Air Fryer French Bread Pizza. The result is a wonderfully crispy, crusty, and thick pizza that turns out just right every time. The magic of the air fryer lies in its ability to create a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside soft and flavorful. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Samosas

Air Fryer Samosas can be quickly made with frozen or homemade samosas in the air fryer. They turn out crispy and nice, but with fewer calories than deep fried. Samosas are crispy and yummy when prepared with an air fryer. The circulating air helps get all sides crispy, while cutting down on the oil needed to get them that way. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are baked in the air fryer for a crunchy exterior and a gooey interior without having to cook them in the oven or the deep fryer. Frozen mozzarella sticks can be easily cooked in the air fryer and turn out just the way they would at a restaurant when you order them as an appetizer. Get the recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Fish Fillets

These Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets, cooked from store-bought breaded fish, are super easy to make in the air fryer so you save time making your meal. One of the easiest things that I like to pull out of the freezer and make for dinner is fish fillets, and my kids love it too. Get the recipe
Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer From Frozen

Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer take just a few extra minutes to cook and they turn out just as crisp and juicy as thawed chicken wings, so why not skip the defrosting and just go for it! Now it’s ok if you forget to take the chicken out of the freezer! Get the recipe
Air Fryer Onion Rings

You won’t believe how crispy these Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings get, without all the extra oil they’d soak up in the deep fryer. You can now make perfectly crispy onion rings in the air fryer, quickly and easily. Get the recipe
Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

These Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer get perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside, without all the extra oil they’d soak up in the deep fryer. Whether you buy frozen egg rolls or make your own fresh egg rolls, you can make them quickly and easily in the air fryer. Get the recipe

Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.