Take your french fries to a whole new level with these snack, side and main dish recipes.
21 Recipes for People Who Really, Really Love French Fries
Updated on Nov. 30, 2023
Short Rib Poutine
This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries and gravy. With a little prep in the morning, it’s just about ready when I come home from work (plus, the kitchen smells amazing!). If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of Sriracha chili sauce. —Erin DeWitt, Long Beach, California
Also check these best frozen sweet potato fries when you’re looking for an easy side to go with weeknight dinners.
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BBQ Chicken Waffle Fries
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of those dishes that sounds so wrong but tastes so right! Trust me—barbecue chicken leftovers are fantastic with the fries. We like it with lettuce, tomato and pickle, but you can add almost any toppings you like. —Janet Telleen, Russell, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 243 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 476 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate (6 g sugars, 2 g fiber), 10 g protein.
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Garlic-Chive Baked Fries
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yes, you do want fries with that—especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Find out the secret technique for making crispy oven-baked fries.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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French Fry Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just a few ingredients and little prep time. It's a win-win for all! —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Cheese Fries
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe after my daughter had cheese fries at a restaurant and couldn't stop talking about them. She loves that I can fix them so quickly at home. Plus, the frozen fry packets can be refrigerated and reheated. —Melissa Tatum, Greensboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 129 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Loaded Waffle Fries
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers or by itself. —Jeffrey Viccone, Decatur, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 261 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
If you’re a fan of loaded fries you can also try making animal style fries from In-N-Out.
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Parmesan Potato Wedges
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I recommend serving these Parmesan potato wedges alongside a salad for a light lunch or serving them as a side dish with a chicken or beef entree. —Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
4 wedges: 101 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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Baked Chops and Cottage Fries
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Convenience items like frozen vegetables, cottage fries and a jar of cheese sauce make it a snap to assemble this comforting pork chop supper. It's a simple one-dish meal. —Gregg Voss, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 533 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1208mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells precut fries in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 243 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
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Waffle Fry Nachos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and two grown sons really enjoy these fun nachos—they can devour a platter of them in no time. They're also fun to make when friends come over. —Debra Morgan, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 370 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Reubens, so I turned the classic sandwich into a fun appetizer with corned beef and sauerkraut on waffle fries. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 62 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Curried Sweet Potato Wedges
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip. —Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 159 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Ultimate Pastrami Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This peerless pastrami sandwich was adapted from a menu favorite at Primanti Bros. Restaurant in Pittsburgh. We took the basic ingredients—grilled cold cuts, cheese, fried potatoes and tomatoes—and created a tasty replica that includes our version of their secret coleslaw topping. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 586 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1655mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.
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Oven Fries
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
12 pieces: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Cheesy Chili Fries
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake the fries and serve them with green onions and avocado. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 435 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
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Potato Wedges with Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a small-business owner, so most of my recipes are a result of not having time to run to the store, and doing with what's on hand. Here's a perfect example. Dip these wedges in anything. —Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3 wedges with 2 tablespoons sauce: 218 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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Steak and Fries Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a very popular dish at restaurants in central Pennsylvania. Prepared sweet-and-sour dressing is good on this salad, too. —Nancy Collins, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 513 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Two-Tone Potato Wedges
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Better than french fries, these tasty potatoes have just the right touch of garlic and Parmesan cheese. This is the only way my daughter will eat sweet potatoes, and she loves 'em!. —Marie Nicolau Schumacher, Larchmont, New York
Nutrition Facts:
6 potato wedges: 151 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Parmesan-Romano Potato Wedges
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I taught my nieces to make these easy, cheesy oven-baked potatoes. When the whole family comes over, we triple the recipe—and have no leftovers. —Ann Brown, Niles, MI
Nutrition Facts:
4 wedges: 285 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
