How long to cook potato smiles in an air fryer

From frozen, air fry at

200°C

for 5 to 12 min depending on your air fryer's wattage. Shake halfway.

Source: McCain Potato Smiles 454g pack instructions.

The details

Who says	How much	Temp	Time	Notes
McCain Potato Smiles 454g From frozen, pack instructions		200°C	5 to 12 min	Preheat to 200°C. Shake halfway. Time depends on wattage, see below.

McCain Potato Smiles 454g: time by wattage

The pack gives a different time for each air fryer power. The wattage is usually on the label underneath, or in the manual.

For the amount on the pack.
Air fryer power	Time at 200°C
2000W	5 min
1700W	6 min
1400W	12 min

Getting it right

Ninja recommends 3 minutes of preheating. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
For even browning, spread food in an even layer with no overlapping. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
Shake the food at least twice during cooking. (Ninja's AF200UK chart)
Cook a smaller amount for less time and a larger amount for longer, and check often. (Ninja's AF100UK chart)
Start checking 2 minutes before the time is up, and make sure food has reached a safe temperature. (Ninja's AF200UK chart)

Cooking something with only oven instructions on the pack? Try the oven to air fryer converter. Two things to finish at once? The dual basket timer tells you when to start each.

Every time on this page is copied from the linked source, checked 2026-10-29. Pack instructions are as printed for that product. Other brands of the same food can differ. All our sources.