Loaded Garlic French Fries

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5

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    41 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Loaded Garlic French Fries

Loaded Garlic French Fries provides a crunchy base of oven-baked frozen fries enhanced by finely minced garlic cooked briefly in canola oil to mellow its raw edge. Tossed together with kosher salt and garnished with fresh parsley, these fries deliver a crisp texture paired with a fragrant garlic flavor. The method focuses on infusing the fries with garlic oil just before serving to maintain their crispness and fresh taste. This approach offers a simple way to elevate frozen fries for a flavorful side or snack.

Description

Loaded Garlic French Fries starts with a bag of frozen fries cooked according to the package instructions to achieve a crispy texture. While the fries cook, garlic is minced very finely and briefly sautéed in canola oil over medium heat for 15 to 30 seconds, just enough to soften its sharpness without browning. Once the fries are done and still hot, they are tossed with the garlic oil and kosher salt, allowing the garlic aroma to lightly coat each fry. A garnish of chopped fresh parsley adds a hint of herbal brightness. The recipe is straightforward, relying on the garlic oil infusion to impart flavor without weighing down the fries, making it a quick upgrade to ordinary frozen fries.

The finished fries maintain a crunchy bite with a balanced garlic presence that is not overpowering. Serving the fries while they are hot keeps the texture crisp and the flavors at their peak. The parsley garnish adds a fresh contrast to the warm garlic notes. This recipe fits well as a side dish or a casual snack when you want something flavorful without complicated preparation.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 frozen French fries bagged
  • 6 cloves garlic very finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the fries according to the directions on the bag.
  2. When the fries come out of the oven, put them in a large bowl.
  3. A minute or so before serving the fries, put the garlic in a small fry pan with the oil.
  4. Heat on medium and cook for 15-30 seconds, not long enough to brown the garlic, just long enough to take mute the raw garlic flavor.
  5. Toss the fries with the garlic oil mixture and salt.
  6. Serve hot and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 41kcal (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 387mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 41kcal 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 387mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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