Turn up the volume on a freezer staple with these seasoned french fries served with roasted garlic aioli. Oven-baked, crispy, and full of flavor!
Baked French Fries with Garlic Aioli
These fries are on repeat in our house - a basic freezer staple turned crave-worthy snack with the addition of a flavorful seasoning blend and garlicky dip.
French fries are a must-have sidekick for everything from chicken to burgers, including these sloppy joes. Or simply enjoy them alone - move over potato chips!
Recipe highlights
- Baked, not fried - These are oven-baked which means they are lighter than traditional deep-fried french fries.
- Convenient freezer staple - Frozen french fries make it easy to satisfy your french fry craving at any time.
- Seasoning - This simple, yet flavorful spice blend uses ingredients likely already in your spice cabinet.
- Divine dip - Every french fry deserves a scrumptious dip and this roasted garlic mayo is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredient notes
- Frozen french fries - I prefer crinkle cut because the ridges catch all of the zesty seasonings. I typically buy store-brand frozen fries.
- Seasonings - Reach into your pantry for these staples: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Feel free to add other spices such as chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika.
- Garlic does double duty in this recipe. First, the garlic is roasted in olive oil and then blended with mayonnaise to create a scrumptious dip. Secondly, the french fries are tossed with some of this garlic-infused oil for an extra punch of flavor.
✦Did you know?
The first commercial frozen french fry was developed by an Idaho farmer during the 1940s.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
Roasted garlic aioli
- Combine olive oil and garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the garlic is fork-tender and has turned golden in color, approx. 30 minutes. (Image 1)
- Strain out the garlic and reserve the oil.
- In a small food processor, combine mayonnaise, roasted garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. (Images 2 and 3)
TIP: Reserve the extra garlic-infused oil to use in other recipes. Add to dressings, sauces, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
French fries
- Add the fries to a large zipper-top bag. Add some of the garlic oil reserved from roasting the garlic (above). Seal the bag and shake until the fries are evenly coated with the oil.
- Add the seasonings and shake to coat. (Image 4)
- Transfer the fries to a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Image 5)
- Bake according to the package directions. For these crinkle-cut fries, I baked them at 425 degrees for 25-35 minutes.
Serving suggestions
These baked fries pair perfectly with sandwiches, burgers, and sliders:
- Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
- Ham and Swiss sliders or Cheeseburger sliders
- Triple Decker Turkey Club
- Chicken Spinach Feta Burger
- Foot-long Deli sandwich
Or, serve these fries with other appetizers for the ultimate snack spread.
Variations
- Toppings - Before serving, top these fries up with chopped scallions, crispy bacon, chives, pickled jalapeños, or chopped tomatoes.
- Sauces - Try your favorite barbecue sauce, ranch or honey mustard dressing, or a blend of ketchup and mustard.
- Cheese - Cheese fries are addicting! During the last 5 minutes of baking, top the fries with any good melting cheese, such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, or Gruyere. For bold flavor, try blue cheese like these Bacon and Blue Cheese Loaded Fries. Always use freshly grated cheese for the best melting quality.
Faq's
Avoid crowding the fries on the baking sheet. If overcrowded, the fries will steam instead of bake which will result in soggy fries.
To ensure crispy fries every time, spread the fries on a parchment-lined sheet pan taking care to not overcrowd the pan. Flip the fries halfway through the baking time so they brown and crisp evenly.
To ensure crispy fries, bake at 425-450 degrees. If baked below 400 degrees, the fries will steam and not turn crisp. For frozen french fries, follow the baking instructions on the package for the best results.
Equipment
Butter warmer | Measuring cups and spoons | Mini food processor | Juicer | Half sheet pan | Parchment paper
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Oven Baked French Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Ingredients
Roasted garlic oil
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
French fries
- 16 ounces frozen crinkle cut french fries
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil (from above)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Roasted garlic aioli
- 6 cloves roasted garlic (from above)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Roasted garlic oil
- Add the olive oil and garlic cloves to a small saucepan. Simmer on low until the garlic is golden brown and fork tender, about 30 minutes.
- Strain the garlic cloves out and reserve the oil.
Garlic aioli
- In a small food processor, combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
French fries
- Preheat the oven according to the package directions.
- Put the french fries in a large zipper top bag. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved garlic oil, seal the bag, and toss to coat the fries evenly.
- Add the seasonings to the bag. Seal and toss to evenly distribute the spices.
- Transfer the fries to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake according to package directions, flipping the fries halfway through.
- Serve immediately with garlic aioli.
EQUIPMENT
Notes
- Reserve the extra garlic oil to use in dressings or sauces or toss with pasta or roasted vegetables.
- For best results, cook the frozen french fries according to the package directions.
- The optimal baking temperature is 425-450 degrees. Baking at a temperature below 400 degrees will likely cause the fries to steam, which means soggy fries.
- For the optimal crisp texture, take care to avoid overcrowding the pan. Spread the fries in an even layer and flip them halfway through the baking time.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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