Cheesy Garlic Fries in Foil
The easiest, cheesiest fries you will ever make in foil packets right in the oven. And they’re much healthier than the fried kind!
So I’m about 1 week early for football season but still – I don’t need any excuse to make these foil fries. Yes, these fries are made right in foil packets, baked to absolute cheesy, crisp perfection. And even with my upcoming marathon and my veggie kabobs from yesterday, you still need a little bit of balance.
These are probably the easiest fries you will ever make. And there’s no deep-frying of any kind here. Simply throw everything right into some foil, wrap it up, let it bake and then smother it with all that cheesy goodness your little heart desires.
When you’re ready to serve, go ahead and drizzle on your favorite toppings – sour cream and bacon is an absolute must!
Cheesy Garlic Fries in Foil
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 8 long wedges
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place potato wedges onto prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the olive oil mixture over the potatoes. Fold the sides of the foil over the potato wedges, covering completely and sealing the packet closed.
- Place into oven and bake until tender, about 30-35 minutes.* Sprinkle with cheese; then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the potatoes are crisp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream and chives, if desired.
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No oven required yet you use an oven !? Talk about click bait
Liz, looks like you misread something. The first line of the recipe is The easiest, cheesiest fries you will ever make in foil packets right in the oven. And they’re much healthier than the fried kind!
Great recipe and can confirm NO OVER REQUIRED, have cooked these on BBQ and in firepit following the recipe and adding additional ingredients (sliced jalapeno, red onion etc.)
The link clicked does state no oven required but DOES state over a fire.
Great recipe easy to follow, easy to adapt and great results
Looks great! Not trying to be a Debbie downer, but try to avoid using aluminum foil, it’s linked to alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer 🙁 Just thought I’d spread the knowledge since it’s not really talked about in the news for whatever reason.
Anyway, happy cooking!!!
Please let me know if I have this wrong…kind of smushie potato slices topped with cheese with a garlicky taste but no crunch. I am not judging but when the title says “fries” I kind of expect them to be well, like fries…crispy outside, tender inside. These are slimy. I’ve even tried putting them under the broiler to save them…how long well about 40 minutes give or take cause I’m not wanting to burn them so I’ve lowered the rack. I wish I had the magic oven that all of you guys have. Such a disappointment…but I’ll persevere and cook the crap out of them until I reach that nice crispiness
Stephanie Marin,
I just found this recipe and, in reading the comments, found your question. A lot depends on what kind of potatoes you’re using, and how fresh or how old they are, because moisture content can vary greatly. I would personally use Russet potatoes for this dish, as opposed to the red potatoes the author has used, because Russets are the traditional baking potato and red are more for boiled potatoes and potato salad. At least, this is what I was taught as I grew up.
Ths looks so yummy, I can’t wait to give some a try.
Just thought I should weigh in on the videos your now making.
They really work for my wife and I as they do exactly what a video should do. That is, show how to make the recipe. Short, sweet and useful.
I love the nutrition facts at the end! Love it and thank you!!
These look yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Question: When you sprinkle with cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, do you reseal the foil over them, or pull the foil back from the top and broil it uncovered? Thanks!
You can broil uncovered.
Has anyone ever tried these with frozen fries?? Just letting the fries thaw out, dry the and then continue with the rest of the instructions??
I love this recipe Chungah and all your others. This is my favorite blog and the recipes are easy and never disappoint. 🙂 Thank you!
These are my go to potatoes now! I absolutely love them. I’ve been experimenting with putting different cheeses on top…tonight is pepper jack on hubby’s side and bleu cheese on mine:)
These look awesome! Do you think they could be made on the grill? If so how long do you think for coking time?
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried this on the grill myself. Please use your best judgment.
Of course these can be cooked on the grill…I’m thinking about 30 mins and they should be cooked. I always throw mine on about 20 minutes before I put the steak on the grill. 🙂
These are amazing! So cheesy and delicious and easy to make!
I made these a couple months ago and they were so easy and delicious! Thanks!
Made these tonight for my husband. He gobbled all of ’em right up! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Love potatoes and sour cream! What a yummy combo. Plus love the whole foil packet idea.
YUM! I would love to see a different rendition using sweet potatoes. With the fall approaching, this would be YUMMY!!!!
OOOoooooh yes!!!! LOVE how simple and cheeeeeeeesy and flavorful these fries look!
Love the ease and simplicity that these require! Looks like the perfect snack. 🙂
These look awesome! I love that they are baked in foil – so easy! Bring on the football games!