Love the crispy, flavorful fries from Hardee’s? Now you can make their famous seasoned fries right in your own kitchen! This Copycat Hardee’s Seasoned Fries recipe delivers that perfect blend of spices and crunch—easy to whip up and totally addictive. Perfect as a side or snack anytime you’re craving that classic fast-food taste without leaving home.
Ingredients
16ouncesfrozen French fries, (thin-cut or shoestring)
1tablespoonolive oil, or olive oil spray
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
⅛teaspooncayenne pepper, optional for heat
1teaspoondried parsley, optional
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, toss frozen fries with olive oil or spray lightly to coat.
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and parsley.
Sprinkle seasoning over the fries and toss to coat evenly.
Air fry the fries in a single layer for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside burgers and sandwiches.
French fries: You can substitute them with any frozen French fries you like. Just keep in mind that if you take thicker fries, your cooking time may vary.
If you don’t have garlic powder, onion powder can be used instead.
SKILLS
I have an air fryer with a basket, so every 5 minutes, it is easy for me to shake it for 2 or 3 seconds. If you don’t have one, use a spatula to move them around. By doing this, it allows the fries to cook more evenly.
I use half the bag because putting too many fries will not allow the fries to cook properly as the air is restricted to properly cook all the fries.