I often have to use frozen (potato) fries as a component in dishes. Usually, I douse them in garlic sauce and ketchup, but that doesn't really add much to them.
What can I do to dress them up and make them a stronger component in dishes?
They're also usually soggy and soft, and don't crisp well at all (they usually end up burned if I try to crisp them).
Best Answer
I always find that frozen fries get much crisper if you heat the baking sheet before you put the fries on it.
Personally I just like to season my fries with salt (I try and use a decent sea or rock salt rather than the cheap table stuff as it does make a big difference), but you could also sprinkle other spices and seasonings onto the fries before you bake them to make them taste a bit more exciting. Paprika, cayenne or garlic salt would all work nicely.