I finally had to pick between frozen fries and fresh potatoes for my air fryer

Ray King · 2026-03-15T15:50:06.698059+00:00

I wanted crispy fries but was short on time, so I grabbed a bag of frozen ones instead of cutting up fresh russets. They came out okay, but I'm wondering if the extra 15 minutes for fresh is actually worth it. What do you all think gives the best crunch?

nathan_palmer5mo ago

Feel your pain, time is always tight. Honestly, frozen fries are a solid shortcut and the crunch is still good. Fresh ones are better, but not always worth the extra hassle.

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carter.mila4mo ago

Same energy as people who judge meal prep vs just grabbing takeout lol.

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derekhunt5mo ago

What's the point of an air fryer if you don't use fresh potatoes?

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abbyp615mo ago

Tbh the point is having a quick, easy dinner ready in 15 minutes. Fresh potatoes take forever to cut and soak. Frozen ones still get crispy and save a ton of time.

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