We can all agree — a soggy french fry is no good at all, your air fryer can deliver
better if you pick the right brand.
But which one to choose?
Veggie?
Curly?
Waffle?
Sweet potato?!
Let’s untangle this mess with a list from worst to best!
If your favorite part about a trip to Red Robin is the chain's bottomless french fries,
you may be tempted to purchase their frozen seasoned steak fries.
But the moment you taste these fries, you'll instantly regret succumbing to that temptation.
While frozen Red Robin onion rings are really good, their frozen fries are an unmitigated
disaster.
First of all, the seasoning is completely different.
At their restaurants, the fries are so tasty that you'll be licking your fingers between
each fry.
Their frozen ones, on the other hand, have very little seasoning.
Secondly, the texture inside the fry is way too dry.
As a result, eating Red Robin's frozen fries is like you're chewing on potato-y chalk.
If you want Red Robin's fries at their best, go to one of their restaurants.
They taste far superior to the frozen variety, plus you can get an unlimited amount.
That's a win-win and a disaster averted.
If potatoes don't do it for you, Green Giant has a line of veggie fries.
The three options to replace the potatoes are zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli.
While these veggie fries may look yummy on the packaging, they will undoubtedly let you
down.
"There are several sacred things in this world that you don’t ever mess with.
One of them happens to be another man's fries."
When you bite into one of these fries, the mushy texture is so off-putting that it may
cause you to spit it out into the trash.
With no flavor that's worth writing home about, Green Giant's veggie fries will taste like
diet food the entire time they’re in your mouth.
If you can't eat real fries, pick something else rather than these veggie fries.
They're just not worth your money.
Nathan's Famous is famous for their hot dogs — and for a good reason.
If you're looking for grocery store hot dogs, their wieners can't be beat, and the competition
isn't even a tight one.
Once you try a Nathan's Famous hot dog, nothing else will ever compare to it.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the frozen fries that they sell.
You can find Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries made by Nathan's Famous in the freezer aisle.
But if you make the mistake of purchasing these fries, you'll soon be disappointed.
These things lack crispiness and saltiness — two attributes that make a high-quality
french fry.
While Nathan's Famous has the reputation for being a premium brand, these fries are most
reminiscent of those crinkle cut fries you ate in your elementary school's cafeteria.
They're entirely forgettable and should be avoided.
According to a survey conducted by Mashed, over 26% of our readers selected Kroger as
the brand that has the worst frozen french fries.
While we don't have their fries at the bottom of our list, it's definitely true that Kroger
french fries are best to be ignored.
No matter if you cook Kroger's fries in an oven or in an air fryer, you'll always be
dismayed by the sogginess of the resulting fries.
While Trader Joe's has cult food items that are so unbelievably good that it's okay to
obsess about them, they also have a number of overrated food items.
Sadly, Trader Joe's Handsome Cut Potato Fries are closer to the latter than the former.
Although these fries are priced right, are only 140 calories per serving, and have an
aesthetically-pleasing uniformity about them, they're not good enough to recommend.
Handsome or not, you'll want to look the other way.
Trader Joe's fries taste average.
They are a little bit on the bland side of the spectrum and are a little too chewy.
It's almost like leather got mixed into the recipe at some point in the process.
Trader Joe's has a lot of food items that are a great match for your air fryer.
These fries, though, aren't one of them.
If you're looking for fast food curly fries that are seasoned to perfection and always
have the optimal texture, head to Arby's.
You'll never be disappointed.
So it would make perfect sense to buy frozen Arby's curly fries that you can store in your
freezer until the time is right.
Tragically, the idea turns out to be too good to be true.
These fries are okay but they're nowhere near as good as the curly fries Arby's hands you
at their drive-thru windows.
The seasoning is lighter and the texture just isn't what we've grown accustomed to from
Arby's.
For these frozen curly fries to taste their best, you'll need to use a deep fryer.
But even then, they're still not as good.
Save yourself the aggravation and go to Arby's when you want awesome curly fries.
It's always worth the trip to get your hands on those bad boys.
At Sam's Club, you can discover a number of Member's Mark products that were obviously
inspired by the food available at Chick-fil-A. Member's Mark Waffle Fries look exactly like
the Waffle Potato Fries available at Chick-fil-A.
Though the waffle fries look the same, the Member's Mark version isn't as good.
If you buy these fries at Sam's Club, you won't be too disheartened, as they're still
a decent-enough fry.
Even though they're not as good as the waffle fries from Chick-fil-A, they're tasty enough
to be considered average.
These things are a little bit dry, but if you use a whole lot of dipping sauce, that
dryness won't become too much of a problem.
When only the best potato will do, one state immediately comes to mind: Idaho.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, the Gem State has the perfect growing conditions for
potatoes.
While Grown in Idaho's crinkle cut fries and waffle fries are nothing to brag about, look
for their Super Crispy Steak Cut Fries or their Super Crispy Dipper Fries.
The steak cut fries are big and flavorful.
They're crispy on the outside and exploding with flavor on the inside.
The dipper fries are like the french fry version of Lay's potato chips and they're even better
than you'd expect.
There's no way that you'd be able to eat just one of these dipper fries.
If you're factoring in value when selecting your frozen french fry brand of choice, Great
Value fries deserve to be in the conversation.
This Walmart brand of frozen fries comes with a very reasonable price tag and the fries
are tasty.
While there are a lot of options when it comes to Great Value frozen fries, the best choice
is their crinkle cut fries.
If you can't find the crinkle cut fries, Great Value's seasoned fries are also better than
average.
The seasoning is perfectly balanced and is so potent that you won't need to dip it in
anything.
When it comes to frozen french fries, McCain is an extremely trustworthy brand that has
decades of experience.
In fact, this company has been making frozen french fries in the Canadian town of Florenceville
since 1957.
They've had so much success and so many satisfied customers that these days Florenceville claims
it's the french fry capital of the world.
If you can't decide which of McCain's many french fry varieties to try first, go with
the Classic Cut Fries.
These beauties look very much like McDonald's fries and they also taste similar.
McCain also has great options for those who are short on time.
Their 5 Minute Fries and their Quick Waffle Fries will allow you to speed up the process
without losing any of the goodness that you know and love.
The Famous Seasoned Fries made by Checkers are truly glorious.
Depending on which region of the country you're in, you'll see either Checkers or Rally's.
If you've eaten at a Checkers or a Rally's, you know full-well about the deliciousness
of their fries.
"Well… the french fries are pretty good."
Truth be told, their fries are usually the best part about your visit to one of these
fast food establishments.
Somehow, someway, their frozen fries are just as tasty — or maybe even a little bit tastier!
It almost classifies as a culinary miracle.
Whole Foods isn't exactly known for having low prices, but they do have some amazing
365 products on their shelves that are worth every additional penny.
One such item is their Crinkle Cut French Fries.
These Whole Foods 365 branded fries are spectacularly good even though there is no salt added.
While Whole Foods 365 finished third in our ranking, this brand actually finished second
in a Mashed survey of best frozen french fries.
Even though Alexia is a relative newcomer to the world of frozen french fries, they've
quickly become a force that must be recognized.
They're proud of using high-quality ingredients and ensuring that all of their seasoning is
finely tuned.
The result is a line of products that are sure to thrill your taste buds far beyond
your expectations.
While their Organic Yukon Select Fries are the way to go if you're craving traditional
french fries, it's Alexia's Sweet Potato Fries that will steal your heart.
These fries are the ultimate combination of savoriness, sweetness, and saltiness.
Moreover, the texture of each and every fry is perfect.
Even if you think you're not a fan of sweet potatoes, there's still a high probability
that you will adore these fries.
"They're really good french fries."
"Thank you — well.
They are my really good french fries."
If you've ever purchased frozen french fries, you're familiar with Ore-Ida.
This ubiquitous brand can be found in every corner of the country.
While this brand is perhaps most well known for inventing tater tots, it's their extravagant
fries that allow them to stand out from the competition.
Ore-Ida produces more than a dozen types of frozen fries and they're all delectable.
Their Golden Shoestring French Fries are better than any fast food fries.
And their Zesty Curly Fries will wow you with their shape, seasoning, and texture.
The only downside to Ore-Ida is that since all of their varieties are so stupendous,
you'll need to try them all.
By the end of your Ore-Ida taste-testing journey, you'll understand why this brand is the runaway
winner.
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