Grilled French Fries are incredibly crispy cooked on the outdoor grill, perfect for backyard burgers or camping trips.
Grilled French Fries
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
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Grilled French Fries are my recipe of the day for BBQ Week blogging event. I will be posting several recipes this week, but you can follow all week long with all the bloggers by hunting #BBQWeek on social media.
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How Do You Grill French Fries?
It is an easy enough operation to do fries on the grill. We can achieve this using frozen French fries, which are partially cooked before freezing, and usually bake in an oven.
Grilling them on a mesh rack with the lid closed creates an oven-like environment that is also filled with smoke. This adds the most wonderful flavor!
Are Grilled French fries crispy?
You might be amazed at the difference using frozen fries makes. Instead of having something similar to a roasted potato wedge, the krinkle cut fries get as crispy as if you made them in your kitchen oven. And they have little charred edges which are just wonderful.
Are Grilled French fries more healthy?
Grilled French fries are obviously lower in fat than deep fried potatoes. They do compare to doing frozen fries in either the oven or air fryer.
Do You Need a Grill Basket for Grilled French Fries?
It is probably a good idea to use either a grill basket or mesh grate to cook your potatoes on. The fries will be turned frequently to prevent burning. And as they turn, you don’t really want those falling through your regular grate.
What to Serve with Grilled French Fries?
Grilled French fries are the perfect accompaniment to backyard burgers, steaks and many kinds of barbecue or sandwiches.
Do My Potatoes Need to Be Frozen?
You can start them rock solid frozen on the grill, just as with cooking frozen fries indoors. As well, you can pack a bag of frozen fries to take with you to a remote or park cookout or even camping. Just keep those chilled in the cooler. They will grill up thawed in almost the same amount of time as the frozen ones. Give or take a minute or two.
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- Blackberry Lemonade by Sweet Beginnings
- Grilled Nachos by Kate’s Recipe Box
Side Dishes
- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn by Making Miracles
- Cowboy Beans by Devour Dinner
- Creamy Coleslaw Recipe by SueBee Homemaker
- Grilled French Fries by Palatable Pastime
- Memphis-Style Coleslaw by House of Nash Eats
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Slow Cooker BBQ Green Beans with Bacon by Blogghetti
- Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
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- Bacon and Cheddar Smash Burgers by Family Around the Table
- Easy Smoked Ribs by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Greek Chicken Pita Sandwich by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- The Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts by Cheese Curd In Paradise
Desserts
- Grilled Banana Bread with Vanilla Ice Cream and Homemade Caramel Sauce by Our Good Life
- Magic Chocolate Walnut Fudge by The Spiffy Cookie
- Old Fashioned Whoopie Pies by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
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Grilled French Fries
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Grilled French Fries
Grilled French Fries
Equipment
- BBQ Grill
- Mesh Grill Grate or Grilling Basket
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag frozen krinkle cut French fries (can also be thawed)
- 1-2 tablespoons oil
- salt (as needed)
- ketchup or bbq sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Place mesh grate or grill basket on the grill and heat grill to around 325-350F.
- Lightly drizzle frozen or thawed fries with oil.
- Place fries on the grill grate and close lid.
- Grill for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally to prevent scorching, until they are golden and crisp.
- Season to taste with salt and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
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thank you for the recipe
What other recipes or dishes complement the flavors of Grilled French Fries for a complete summer barbecue meal? Regards,
Serve the fries with other typical bbq recipes, such as ribs or burgers and other favorite sides and salads.