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!).
Crispy Frozen Fries
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!
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 recommend trying 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 of frozen fries to 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.
Watch Sarah Make These Fries
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HOW TO COOK FROZEN FRIES
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- ¼ 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.
Nutrition
***This post first appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes in January 2019 and has been updated with new information, equipment, protips, updated recipe instructions and alt tags for images***
A VERSE TO SHARE
There will be a lot of rejoicing.
Luke 15: 5-7
Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent
Nicki Stephens says
I am a real beginner, 72 and just started cooking. Always had someone in the family to cook, but now it is just me. I should have paid attention. Thank you for your help. I will be following you from now on. You make it look and sound easy and delicious.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Nicki! I'm glad you found me! Please don't hesitate to email me if you need a hand (wendi@loavesanddishes.net), I'll be happy to help! I've got LOTS of recipes for beginners - check out the canned food recipes and the section labeled for beginner cooks. If you are on a desktop computer, it will appear on the right hand side of the screen.
Breanna says
I could never get my frozen French fries perfect, and was tired of having to go out to eat just to satisfy my craving! Love this recipe so much, thank you for sharing!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Breanna! Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know! It makes such a difference to cook them this way. I sure hope you'll look around the website, you might find other things you love! I'm grateful to have you as a reader! 🙂
Dawna says
I could not have asked this question and got the very best advice I have ever gotten on how to cook frozen french fries this worked out so well for me I can’t thank you enough
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Dawna! I'm so glad you came to find your answer here. Please come back and cruise around. I have a TON of recipes for new cooks and people looking to amp up their easy home favorites.
Cynthia says
LOVE ALL YOUR ADVICE, KEEP COOKING DEAR....
Wendi Spraker says
Thank you so much Cynthia! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Jill Ryan says
I tried the recipe for crispy fries last night and have to say it's the first time I've enjoyed oven bake fries. They were lovely and crispy us seasoned well. Was a bit messy as the foil split but well worth it. Thank you for posting the recipe...well worth 5 stars.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Jill, Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has thought that oven baked fries were kind of gross! I figured this out because this is the way I also make roasted sweet potatoes and it makes them so much better that I figured it couldn't hurt doing the fries this way! Glad you enjoyed! ~wendi
Sharon says
I came for the fries and got hooked by the sermon. I am going to bookmark this website and come back for more feeding of both body and soul.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Sharon! Thanks for leaving a comment. If there is a specific recipe you are looking for, please let me know. Take care and have a wonderful week. Thanks for leaving me a comment!
Darryl Lee says
Excellent how to's thanks very much.
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Daryl. Thanks for leaving me a comment too!
Amber says
Very helpful... I did not realize the shiny side of aluminum foil made a difference. Thanks.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Amber, thanks for leaving a comment! 🙂
Tainy S. says
Turned out soggy and just as pale as out of the bag. Maybe I was supposed to pray over them more?
Wendi Spraker says
I think that you probably crowded your fries on the pan. You have to spread them out evenly and allow plenty of space in between the individual fries or they will turn out soggy. The more fries you have on the pan, the longer you have to bake them.
Diana Elizondo says
Thank you for shating. Great tops.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Diana! Thanks so much for leaving me a comment!
Susan says
How do you think these fries would turn out on the barbeque?
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Susan, Thanks for leaving a comment. If your grill is hot enough ( about 400 degrees) and you close the lid and leave it closed for the 18 minutes or so that it takes to cook the fries, then they should do fine. Make sure to use a sheet pan that you don't care if it gets smoke marked. You might want to wrap the baking sheet in aluminum foil. The time and temp are the important part here as well as the oil and spices.
Cindy says
Easy peasy and delicious!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Cindy! I appreciate you leaving a comment! Have a wonderful week!
Cindy St. John says
I thought I might learn something new, but this "recipe" was pretty much common sense. I was willing to go on about my day when I scrolled too far and got a mini-sermon.
Not everyone who eats food is "Christian". I'm sure you don't care, because I'm sure you think you're called to put God and Jesus stuff out there for the world to see. I feel as if people that can't go five seconds without preaching are part of what's wrong with this country. There's more than one religion, believe it or not, and there is plenty of room for different beliefs. Honestly, people like you who use a platform they created for themselves kind of make me sick. Let people enjoy food without the "witnessing". The same people who espouse this stuff are the same ones that got a lunatic elected. The double standards employed by the religious right confound me to no end.
Have a great day.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for visiting. You are right. Most of this recipe IS common sense. That said, many people just don't know how to make baked frozen fries taste like fried fries. In fact, for years, I just put them on a baking sheet and baked them myself. They aren't very good like that.
I do know that not everyone is Christian. I know that very well. That's why you find the verse to share at the end of the post. That way, anyone who isn't inclined to doesn't have to hang around.
No one has to read the verse BEFORE they get the recipe.
In fact, no one HAS to read the verse ever.
The recipe information is here for free for you or anyone else in the whole wide world to use. I give it freely.
I do feel called to put God and Jesus stuff out there in world, but only if your heart is open to it. If it isn't, that's fine.
Cindy, I hope that you understand that there are radicals in every religion. I am as against those radicals of my own religion as anyone. Hatred is NOT a teaching of Jesus and is not a belief of my own.
I hope, Cindy, that you can accept me with openness too. I accept you, just as you are. Whatever beliefs you have or don't have. I believe we live in a country that has room for all of us regardless of religious beliefs.
I pray for you a great day too.
Charly says
Amen!
Wendi Spraker says
Hey Thanks Charly! 🙂
Jeanne Lee says
Well said young lady!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Jeanne Lee! 🙂
Erin Mulligan says
You know what else is common sense that is not taught by any religion, if you dont have anything nice to say then dont say anything at all! There was absolutely no reason for your comment! It's her website and she can put whatever she wants on it!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Erin! 🙂 .
Kathryn Turner says
Those fries are super delicious! Thanks for posting!
Now...Regarding this other nonsense-- if you don't agree with it, then scroll and move on.
Let's look at it from a different perspective, not everyone "is not" a Christian. You're logic would mean the lack of scripture may be offensive to some.
I think it's important to be kind, and have grace with each other. Because, lord knows, there are delicious fries that need to be devoured.
And my Southernness just can't help adding, "Bless your heart"
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Kathryn,
Thanks so much for the comment. I'm glad enjoyed the fries and I'll take a blessing any way that I can get it. 🙂
Sarah Uselton says
Best ever!
Wendi Spraker says
Glad you like them!
Moxie says
Nothing better than crispy fries! Thanks for the recipe!