These garlic aioli fries turn a freezer staple into a crave-worthy snack. Oven-baked french fries are seasoned to perfection and served with a robust garlic dip.
From game day to movie night, these fries are as addicting as bacon-wrapped smoked sausage and taco dip with cream cheese.
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French fries are one of my guilty pleasures, and these oven-baked garlic aioli fries hit the spot every time. They start with a supermarket shortcut for ease and are paired with a quick, dressed-up mayo that gives off aioli vibes.
Fries are a must-have sidekick for everything from chicken to burgers, including easy homemade sloppy joes, Captain Crunch chicken tenders, and brown sugar ham and cheese sliders. They can be served as part of a game-day spread alongside BBQ bacon-wrapped shrimp and blue cheese-stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs. Set aside the chips and dip snack board and dig into these fries!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Baked, not fried, which means these fries are lighter than traditional deep-fed french fries.
- Convenient freezer staple - Frozen fries make it easy to satisfy your french fry craving any time.
- Seasoning - This simple yet flavorful spice blend uses staple ingredients.
- Divine dip - Every french fry deserves a scrumptious dip. 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 the zesty seasonings. Grown in Idaho, Alexia and Ore-Ida are quality brands most supermarkets offer. Through trial and error, I have found that some store-brand varieties also offer good quality.
- 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.
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
Variations
- Toppings: Before serving, top these fries with chopped scallions, crispy bacon, chives, pickled jalapeños, or chopped tomatoes.
- Dipping sauces: Try homemade hoisin barbecue sauce, ranch or honey mustard dressing, or a blend of ketchup and mustard.
- Cheese: Cheese fries are addicting! Add shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking or drizzle with cheese sauce before serving. Try adding crumbled Blue cheese, which adds a pungent flavor, like on these Cheese Loaded Fries.
How to Make Garlic Aioli Fries
Step 1: Combine olive oil and garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the garlic is fork-tender and has turned golden, about 30 minutes.
Step 2: Strain out the garlic and reserve the oil. Combine mayonnaise, roasted garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Add the fries to a large zipper-top bag. Add two tablespoons of the reserved garlic oil. Seal the bag and shake until the fries are evenly coated with the oil. Add the seasonings and shake to coat.
Step 4: Transfer the fries to a parchment-lined half-sheet pan. Bake according to the package directions. I baked these at 425℉ for 25-35 minutes. Serve with garlic aioli.
Expert Tips
- Reserve the extra garlic-infused oil to use in other recipes. Add to dressings, sauces, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra-crispy fries, place the sheet pan in the oven while the oven is preheating, then transfer the fries to the hot pan.
Recipe FAQs
Avoid crowding the fries on the baking sheet. If overcrowded, the fries will steam instead of bake, resulting in soggy fries.
To ensure crispy fries every time, spread the fries on a parchment-lined or pre-heated sheet pan, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Flip the fries halfway through baking so they brown and crisp evenly.
To ensure crispy fries, bake at 425-450℉. If baked below 400℉, the fries will steam and not turn crisp. For frozen french fries, follow the baking instructions on the package for the best results.
Aioli is an emulsion made primarily from olive oil and garlic, while mayonnaise is a blend of canola oil and egg yolks. Because of these similarities, aioli is often referred to as "fancy mayonnaise," and flavored mayo is often called "aioli."
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Garlic Aioli Fries
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Ingredients
Roasted garlic oil
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
Roasted garlic aioli
- 6 cloves roasted garlic (from above)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
French fries
- 16 ounces frozen crinkle cut french fries
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil (from above)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- 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 (to add to the mayo) and reserve the oil.½ cup olive oil, 6 cloves garlic
- Add the roasted garlic cloves, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until smooth and transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.6 cloves roasted garlic, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Preheat the oven according to the package directions. Put the French fries in a large zipper-top bag. Add two tablespoons of the reserved garlic oil, seal the bag, and toss to coat. Add the seasonings to the bag, seal the bag, and toss to distribute the spices evenly. Transfer the fries to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake according to package directions, flipping the fries halfway through baking. Serve immediately with the garlic aioli.16 ounces frozen crinkle cut french fries, 2 tablespoons garlic oil, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Notes
- Reserve the extra garlic oil to use for dressings, sauces, or pasta.
- Cook the frozen french fries according to the package directions for best results.
- The optimal baking temperature is 425°F-450°F. Baking at a temperature below 400°F will 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 baking.
- For extra crispy fries, skip the parchment and preheat the sheet pan in the oven.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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