Description
Crispy oven-baked garlic fries tossed in a fragrant mixture of minced garlic and fresh parsley, seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper. This easy-to-make side dish is ideal for serving alongside burgers, sandwiches, or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 28 ounce (794 g) bag of frozen french fries
- 1/8 cup (29.5 ml) vegetable oil, divided
Garlic & Herb Mixture
- 1/8 cup (29.5 ml) vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 handful fresh parsley, finely minced
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 450 °F (232 °C) and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set them aside.
- Coat Frozen Fries with Oil: In a large bowl, add the frozen french fries. Drizzle half of the vegetable oil (about 1/8 cup or 29.5 ml) over the fries and toss thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with oil for crispiness.
- Arrange Fries and Initial Bake: Evenly divide the fries between the two prepared baking sheets. Place them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the fries begin to brown and become tender.
- Increase Oven Temperature and Crisp Fries: After 10 minutes at 450 °F, raise the oven temperature to 500 °F (260 °C) and continue baking the fries for an additional 7-10 minutes. This higher heat crisps the fries further and gives them a golden brown color.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Oil: While the fries bake, combine the remaining vegetable oil (about 1/8 cup or 29.5 ml), minced garlic, and minced fresh parsley in a bowl. Mix well to infuse the oil with garlic flavor and herbs.
- Toss Fries with Garlic Herb Oil: When fries are cooked, immediately transfer them using tongs into the bowl with the garlic oil mixture. Toss well to coat all fries thoroughly with the fragrant oil and herbs.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the garlic fries hot to enjoy their best flavor and crispy texture.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to your preference.
- Use fresh garlic for the best and most vibrant flavor.
- For extra crispiness, shake the fries midway through baking to promote even cooking.
- This recipe works well with any frozen fries variety, such as shoestring, crinkle-cut, or steak fries.
- To keep fries warm and crispy before serving, place them in a warm oven (around 200 °F) after tossing with garlic oil.
