Garlic Fries
Fans of garlic and fans of fries won’t be disappointed!
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Nowadays, fries come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. But if you consider yourself a true connoisseur of fries, this recipe for garlic fries is something that you have to try. While garlic goes great with just about everything, there is something about using it to flavor fries that becomes irresistible. This recipe is based off of the type of garlic fries you’ll find at a few baseball stadiums. If there’s one thing you can count on finding at baseball games, it’s great fries, which is why you can trust this recipe.
The other benefit of this recipe is that it couldn’t be more simple to follow. There aren’t a lot of bells and whistles outside of garlic and olive oil. You don’t even have to make homemade fries using potatoes if you don’t want to. Store-bought fries can work just as well with this recipe. With a few cloves of garlic and some mincing, you can have some of the best fries you’ve ever tasted.
Of course, as we mentioned, there are endless varieties of fries in today’s world. If garlic fries aren’t you favorite, maybe you’ll prefer keto fries or baked parsnip fries. If you have an air fryer at home and want to cook up some fries that are a little healthier, it’s quite easy to prepare homemade French fries in an air fryer. You could even make air fryer sweet potato fries. Finally, if fries are just a vehicle for using a great dipping sauce, we have a fantastic onion ring sauce that you’ll love.
Are Garlic Fries Healthy?
It’s not easy to find fries that any dietician would certify as healthy. But since these fries are baked in the oven rather than cooked with grease, they are a little healthier than traditional fries. However, if you use store-bought fries, you’ll have to look at the nutritional information of that particular brand. On the bright side, garlic has several proven health benefits. Garlic is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and several other minerals. Making garlic a regular part of your diet has been shown to reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and can even help you to fight off the common cold.
Make Sure They Crinkle
This is one of the few fry recipes in which it’s recommended to use store-bought fries rather than homemade fries. This is because it’s best to use crinkle-cut fries. Unless you can make crinkle-cut fries at home, stick to a store-bought variety. This is because crinkle-cut fries will help the fries to absorb and retain the garlic oil. Needless to say, using fresh garlic is going to yield the best results. You may also consider letting the garlic oil mixture sit for 20 minutes before coating the fries to help enhance the flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag frozen french fries
- 6 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Bake
Preheat your oven and cook the fries until they’re crispy and golden.
Prepare Garlic Oil
Gently warm the minced garlic with olive oil just until it’s fragrant.
Toss
Combine the hot fries with the garlic oil and kosher salt in a bowl.
Garnish & Serve
Add parsley for a fresh touch and enjoy your delicious fries.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
The garlic oil mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge until it’s ready to be coated onto the fries.
Well, salt and pepper is usually a good start. But any spice you think will blend nicely with garlic can be added as well. You could also sprinkle some parmesan cheese onto the fries after you take them out of the oven. Just keep in mind that’s not exactly a healthy choice.
If you want to dip your garlic fries, feel free. It’s hard to go wrong combining fries with ketchup. But with garlic fries, specifically, an aioli dipping sauce can be amazing.
Serving Suggestions
What goes better with fries than burgers and hot dogs? Therefore, if you make garlic fries, you may want to consider having a black bean burger or a cajun burger as the main course. If hot dogs are your preference, try making the meal special by preparing bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Of course, burgers and hot dogs aren’t your only options. Consider eating garlic fries as a side dish for healthy keto pulled pork in a slow cooker or keto sloppy joes. No matter what you choose, garlic fries are bound to make the meal even more enjoyable.
Loaded Garlic French Fries
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen french fries
- 6 cloves garlic very finely minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the frozen french fries on a baking sheet according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy.
- While the fries are baking, combine the finely minced garlic with olive oil in a small skillet.
- Warm the garlic and olive oil over medium heat for about 15-30 seconds, just until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Place the hot, crispy fries into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm garlic oil over the fries and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss everything together to coat the fries evenly.
- Garnish the loaded garlic fries with chopped parsley, serve immediately, and DEVOUR!
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