5 Creative Ways to Use French Fries: Quick mid-day Snack

A piping hot sizzler plate with the inclusion of crunchy French fries is a match made in heaven. A sizzler is a complete meal consisting of stir-fried veggies, rice/noodles, gravy and crisp French Fries on the side. So how can you achieve this with a bag of frozen fries? Here’s how! 

Paneer Chilli Sizzler French Fries is a unique way to give your French Fries a new flavor. The sauces, chunks of onion and capsicum give fries a delicious touch that is hard to resist. 

• There are two components when it comes to preparing the sizzler French Fries – Sizzler and the French Fries.
• For quick preparation of French Fries, a frozen pack of French Fries works best. 
• Make sure you fry the fries ultra-crisp and just before adding to the wok.
• These are best served fresh and piping hot. If made in advance, they may become limp and soggy which will lower the overall experience.

2. Crispy Honey Chilli French Fries

Crispy honey chili French Fries are a great fusion of Chinese and French fries. The subtle hint of honey mixed with Chinese flavored fries tastes incredible. Be it as a side dish or as a starter, a plate of crispy honey chili potato will never disappoint you. 

Honey Chili French Fries are easy to prepare and can turn out to be your next favorite party snack. To prepare these, grab a pack of frozen French Fries, fry them, add your favorite vegetables, drizzle a dash of honey and get this dish prepared instantly. Honey Chili French Fries can be served as a starter or with some Hakka noodles. 

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3. Fries Pizza

It is hard to make a choice between pizza and French Fries. Have you ever tried eating Pizza Fries? Unlike normal pizza, this one includes French Fries as the base. It is a simple way to create a unique dish using French Fries with some basic ingredients. This fusion will become an instant hit at your upcoming party especially with kids.

For preparing pizza fries all you need is a handful of ingredients. You need is a pack of Frozen French Fries, some pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and chili flakes. Prepare a base of French Fries, top it with some pizza sauce, grate mozzarella cheese, sprinkle oregano & chili flakes. Bake it until the cheese melts and your pizza fries are ready to be served.

4. French Fries Frankie

When it comes to frankie, schezwan frankie, cheese frankie and veg frankie are popular options. Have you ever indulged in French Fries frankie? Try this insane combination and you will love every bite as you dig in. Grab a pack of frozen French Fries and prepare this dish using a handful of ingredients. 

French Fries frankie is the inclusion of French Fries in a thick and flaky maida roti base or a tortilla wrap. You can use your choice of sauces and vegetables to spice up and add crunch to your French Fries frankie.

5. Baked French Fries

Baked French Fries is a concept that has recently gained popularity. If you are looking for a healthy way to indulge in French Fries, baked French fries is one such dish that you must definitely try. They taste delicious and make for a guilt-free snack option.

Baked French Fries are a quick way to prepare the dish. No need to spend time washing, peeling and chopping potatoes. Get a pack of frozen French Fries, bake it, sprinkle it with your favorite spices. Guilt-free snack option ready in minutes. Sprinkle some grated parmesan for that deep savory flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find this interesting FAQs we answered about french fries.

1. Are French fries healthy?

French fries are deep fried and are high in unhealthy fats. But you can try making it healthier by baking them. Use less or go with no oil while baking to avoid the high saturated fats that you get when fries are fried.

2. Why are French fries called French?

Surprising to know that the french fries did not originate in France.  So, the name has nothing to do with the place, instead it got the name because of the way it is cut. 

French cutting means to slice lengthwise into long thin strips and therefore it got its name french fries.

3. What is the difference between French fries and American fries?

French fries are made by slicing potatoes in a thin long strip and are deep fried in oil. While American home fries are cut into cube shape and are pan fried with butter.

4. Are chips the same as fries?

In British terminology, french fries are called chips. While in America it is called french fries. 

5. What are the types of French fries?

You can find many different types of french fries based on how it tastes. Listing down some popular variants.

• Garlic Fries
• Steak Fries
• Belgian Fries
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Home Fries
• Potato Wedges
• Curly Fries

French Fries is a snack that is loved by all. If you an upcoming guest coming at home, these creative ways of using frozen French Fries will leave them asking for more. Experiment with the above different ways and thank us later. 

Have you tried some off-beat recipes using fries before? Let us know your experiences of how the dish turned out in the comments below.