How to Cook Crispy Frozen French Fries: Easy Recipe (2024)

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Golden crispy fries with a perfect crust belong in your home too! We don’t have to depend on the restaurant any more! I’ll show you how to cook frozen french fries: Easy Recipe (so that they taste good and are crispy!).

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Crispy Frozen Fries

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Crunchy, crispy and with a golden tasty edge and soft pillowy center, that’s the best results, right?

Today we will cover the best way to get that perfect fry (with different types of fries and different cooking process).

You’ll be making the best frozen french fries (our favorite fast food fries) with the best results in no time at all!

Here’s What You’ll Need for Golden Fries and This Easy Side Dish

  • French Fries
  • Oil
  • Air Fryer pan or baking sheet
  • Favorite Seasonings
  • A big bowl of ketchup for enjoying your great results!

Here’s How You Do It

STEP 1. Place frozen fries on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil, pour on oil and seasoning salt, toss with your hands so that all of the fries are covered with oil and seasonings and then arrange so that the fries have plenty of space on the pan.

STEP 2. Bake for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees (refer to your package of fries for proper cooking time and temp).Serve Hot!

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

  • It uses a tiny amount of oil.
  • Adds the perfect seasoning to the fries
  • Puts a prefect crunch on the edge of the fries!

From Air Fryer to Oven: The Best Ways to Cook Frozen Fries

I fully recommend cooking french fries…

  • In the oven
  • Using a frying pan on the stove top
  • In an air fryer basket

But I do not recommendtrying to cook frozen fries in the microwave. They turn out mushy every single time (unless you have the ones that come in a special package and are specifically formulated for cooking in the microwave.

Types of Fries

This process works with any type of fries!

  • Waffle Fries
  • Steak Fries
  • Curly Fries
  • Shoestring Fries
  • Homemade Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Crinkle Cut Fries
  • Even, leftover fries!

To Cook Fries in a Skillet

  • First heat oil at a depth of ¼ inch in the bottom of your skillet over medium high heat. (This makes your skillet like a deep fryer).
  • When the oil is glistening hot and when a drop of water spatters loudly
  • Add a large handful offrozen friesto the oil
  • Cook until the amount of crispiness that you prefer – they will be golden brown.
  • Dip from the oil with a slotted spoon or spatula and drain on a paper towel. If you want to cook more, you might need to add extra oil and allow it to heat before adding more fries from your bag of frozen french fries.
  • Apply salt and pepper while draining. (And maybe some garlic powder and chili powder!) Be sure to give them a good shake!
  • If you prefer less oil, you may wish to follow the instructions in the recipe card below.

Air Fryer Recipe

  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray
  • Put in the fryer frozen french fries in the amount that your fryer basket will allow (handful) in a single layer
  • Cook the Fries at 400 degrees for 10-12. 12 minutes should be about perfect cook time!
  • Shake the basket well during cooking at least once.
  • Air Frying turn out golden and delicious in less time !
  • Try with a bit of onion powder!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Can I Cook Without Using Any Oil At All?

  • Yes, actually you CAN cook your french fries without any oil at all, however, the crunchy exterior will not be as pleasing to your taste buds.
  • You can give your fries a burst of flavor by spraying them with cooking spray.
  • If oil is not your thing, you might try an airfryer!
  • If you are concerned about using vegetable oil, you can try a bit of olive oil as a healthier way.s

How To Reheat Fries

To reheat the fries, use 2 Tbs vegetable oil. Toss the fries to coat in oil. Bake in the oven at 400 for about 5-8 minutes till heated through.

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HOW TO COOK FROZEN FRIES

Golden crunchy perfect restaurant quality fries made right at home in the oven using less oil and more flavor! You can’t go wrong!

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Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer fries, how to cook frozen fries, frozen french fries

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 824kcal

Author: Wendi Spraker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen french fries
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbs Season All salt
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees

  • Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil (Optional step but it does make clean up easier)

  • Spread the fries out across the baking sheet

  • pour oil and season all salt onto the baking sheet with the fries

  • Using your hands, mix the oil, seasoning and salt well. Spread the french fries out so that they are not touching as much as possible.

  • Sprinkle with a small bit of additional salt and pepper according to taste.

  • Bake at 400 for about 20 minutes (refer to the package instructions for time and temp for your particular french fries)

  • Remove from the oven and serve hot

Notes

  • Make sure to refer to your own package of french fries for time and temp baking settings, as this will differ with different brands.
  • If you like your fries more crispy, allow to bake longer.
  • It’s important to mix by hand so that the oil is evenly distributed. Keep a towel close by to wipe your hands on afterward!
  • Change up the season all salt with garlic or onion powder and cayenne pepper for a slight change.

PRO TIP: Fries taste good and have an excellent crunch for about 10 minutes. After that time, they start to become limp. Plan ahead so that the fries are the last thing you are preparing and can serve them hot from the oven.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

HOW TO COOK FROZEN FRIES

Amount Per Serving

Calories 824Calories from Fat 549

% Daily Value*

Fat 61g94%

Saturated Fat 32g160%

Sodium 4599mg192%

Potassium 975mg28%

Carbohydrates 68g23%

Fiber 10g40%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin C 14.3mg17%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to Cook Crispy Frozen French Fries: Easy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to perfectly fry frozen french fries? ›

Properly arrange the frozen french fries on a baking sheet or tray, ensuring they are not clumped together. Carefully lower a small batch of fries into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Be cautious as the oil may splatter. Fry the fries for about 2-3 minutes, or until they become golden and crispy.

How do you make frozen fried food crispy? ›

Many frozen, fried foods will benefit from a good stir or flip during cooking. That's because each side benefits from some heat from the pan, but also a bit of air. Set your timer to go off at least once during the cooking time so that you don't forget.

How to make frozen fries taste better in the oven? ›

Add herbs and spices for extra flavor.

"Add a bit of gourmet flair to your fries by sprinkling them with some garlic powder, fresh rosemary, seasoned salt, or fresh virgin-olive [oil] or truffle oil," Koeppe said. As well as adding flavor, a drizzle of oil can also help keep fries from sticking together in the oven.

What makes fries so crispy? ›

As oil heats up it breaks down—cooking oils with a high smoke point will break down more slowly—and that creates crispier fries. The general rule of thumb is that you can reuse frying oil three or four times, or for a total of six hours cooking time.

Should frozen fries be thawed before frying? ›

When frying French fries, do not let them thaw before using. I recommend that frozen French fries be kept completely frozen before using. This guarantees that the surface of the potato is sealed during the frying process, resulting in a crispy, high quality fry. Some operations do thaw potatoes before cooking.

What is the best oil to fry french fries in? ›

Long accepted as a standard deep frying oil because of its neutrality, high smoke point, and ready availability (on the bottom oil shelf of most grocery stores), peanut oil is the choice of home fryers as well as chains such as Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

What is the best oil for frying frozen french fries? ›

The best oil for frying frozen French fries is one with a high smoke point, such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil. These oils can withstand the high temperatures needed for frying without breaking down or becoming rancid.

Why won t my french fries get crispy? ›

It all starts with the potato

The best results are from Idaho or Russet potatoes. Those contain less moisture and will get a crispier result. Don't use the waxy potatoes or new potatoes. Another plus from russet potatoes is that they are long so that makes for perfect long french fries.

How do restaurants get their fries so crispy? ›

Blanching. Another restaurant trick is to blanch the fries in water, then freeze them, which allows more of the potato's moisture to escape, thus producing a crispier fry.

Why does cornstarch make fries crispy? ›

Corn Starch: Adding a thin coating of corn starch to the potato fries before frying can help create a crispier exterior. When the corn starch comes into contact with the hot oil, it forms a barrier that traps moisture within the potato while also developing a crunchy crust.

Can you fry straight from frozen? ›

You can safely fry any food after it has been frozen. The best foods to fry straight from the freezer are those that are coated in a bread batter.

How to make frozen food crispy in the oven? ›

To make frozen food crispy again, try baking it in the oven instead of microwaving. Spread the food out on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake at a high temperature (around 400-450°F or 200-230°C) until it becomes crispy. This method helps to remove moisture and crisps up the outer layer of the food.

How to get frozen fries crispy in the oven reddit? ›

Coat with oil. Oven at 425. Leave until golden brown. Broil at 500 until crispy.

Is it better to thaw frozen fries before frying? ›

When frying French fries, do not let them thaw before using. I recommend that frozen French fries be kept completely frozen before using. This guarantees that the surface of the potato is sealed during the frying process, resulting in a crispy, high quality fry. Some operations do thaw potatoes before cooking.

Why are my frozen french fries soggy? ›

Is your policy one basket at a time? Dropping two baskets at once is sure to drive down the oil temperatures, making the fries absorb too much and turning limp or soggy.

How do you make frozen fries taste like restaurant? ›

Koeppe previously told Insider that you can "add a bit of gourmet flair to your fries by sprinkling them with some garlic powder, fresh rosemary, seasoned salt, or fresh virgin-olive [oil] or truffle oil."

How to get frozen potatoes crispy? ›

To get crispy diced potatoes when cooking them from frozen, it's best to start off with preheating your cooking oil or oven to a high temperature. This will help create a crispy exterior while ensuring the potatoes are fully cooked through.

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