You can be a gourmet cook…and still proudly serve the best frozen fries. All you need is a little seasoning.
Some people would start an article like this, “Ok, I admit, I serve frozen French fries [shame face]…blah blah blah….”
I have nothing to be ashamed of. I proudly serve frozen French fries. All the time. I actually keep stacks of bags in my extra freezer, so I readily have them available whenever I need them.
My father’s mother was an excellent cook…really superb and gourmet. Classically Hungarian, she made us arangulashka, tomato-and-rice soup, schnitzel, fushet (meat patties)…and she also prepared lots and lots of frozen French fries. French fries were our Friday lunch with hot dogs. Fries was the side dish during a large family supper (with mashed potatoes of course).
Pans of French fries and watermelon greeted us when we jumped out of the pool all summer long. Wet and tanned, we ate them summer after summer. My younger sister argued with me that my grandmother had not added onion soup mix to the French fries that she ate, but since she is younger than me, she simply did not realize it. That was the “secret ingredient.” They were seasoned fries, lightly soggy and crispy at the same time…and those frozen French fries were the best we ever had.
- 1 (32 ounce) bag straight-cut French fries
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½-1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Spread frozen fries on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and onion soup mix. Drizzle with oil and toss to combine.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Mix well, spray top with oil spray and bake for another 15 minutes.
See our updated Sticky Red Frozen French Fries Recipe.
Yum!!!! I cant wait to try this ASAP
I think food tastes better when it comes along with fond memories!!
So true!
Can’t wait to try this!
Which brand do you use please? They vary greatly in taste I find.
I use any Jewish brand such as Ungers, B’gan..
bake on three fifty?
Bake at 425F
What brand do you use for French fries?
Looks great! This post inspired me to throw a bag of frozen french fries in my shopping cart:)
Kids were screaming “best French fries ever” ?
“Best Mom Ever” that follows recipes from Between Carpools ??
Was delicious!!! Thanks!
These were amazing! Thanks
This recipe is delicious! My kids all loved it.
once i started making them i keep getting requests to make it again! a real winner!
So tasty!! Definitely a winner!!! Thanks!
Wow!! Delicious
I cant wait to make and eat it…
45 minutes seems like way too long in the oven, especially with oil combined. My frozen fries take 12-15min
These were absolutely delicious!
The best bagged fries are the McCain’s extra crispy fries..spray a Betty Crocker with oil, put fries in a SJNGLE layer and spray the top then let Betty goooooo…..sprinkle parm and shredded mozzerella last 3 minutes
Top with garlic mayo, impossible beef crumbs, truffle powder and scallions
Could these still be good without onion soup mix? Or is there anything else I could substitute? Thanks!!!