# Frozen oven chips and fries cooking times

How long to cook frozen chips: **20–25 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan), 12–15 min in an air fryer at 200°C and 5–6 min deep-fried at 175°C**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-chips-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook frozen chips

Times are for about 500 g, for 3–4.

Frozen oven chips and fries: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 20–25 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Spread out; turn halfway. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 12–15 min | 200°C (400°F) | No oil needed; shake every 4–5 minutes. Thick-cut chips take up to 20 minutes. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) | 5–6 min | oil at 175°C (350°F) | Chips labelled as suitable for frying. |

## Before you start

Cook from frozen in one layer. Times vary by brand and thickness: check the pack.

## How to tell it’s done

Golden and crisp.

## Questions

### How long to cook frozen chips in the oven?

20–25 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Spread out; turn halfway.

### How long to cook frozen chips in an air fryer?

12–15 min at 200°C (400°F). No oil needed; shake every 4–5 minutes. Thick-cut chips take up to 20 minutes.

### How long to deep-fry frozen chips?

5–6 min in oil at 175°C (350°F). Chips labelled as suitable for frying.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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