Various packets of frozen french fries

Ranking Store-Bought Frozen French Fries From Worst To Best

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By EMILY M ALEXANDER

Frozen french fry packet

13. Roots Organic

Roots Organic Crinkle Cut Fries have a good shape and size, but the flavor is seriously lacking. They also have a weird, unappealing greyish hue to them.
Crinkle cut french fries with dip
A bag costs about $9.99 and only contains 15 ounces of fries, which is way more expensive than other brands for a bag about half the size.
Frozen french fries packet

14. Market Pantry

Market Pantry Crispy Shoestring Fries aren't really bad, but they're too bland and need lots of salt. Some bags even contain lots of small fries and broken pieces.
Deep fried french fries
While lacking in quality and texture, they're one of the cheapest options at $3.19 a bag. They also get pretty crispy thanks to their thin shoestring cut.
Frozen french fries packet

11. Ore-Ida

Ore-Ida Classic Steak Fries are too thick to crisp up nicely, especially if you don't get them fresh out of a deep fryer. Their flavor is okay, but extra salt can help.
A bowl of french fries
Costing about $4.69 per bag, they fail to provide that satisfying crunch. The center can remain incredibly soft, even after baking for much longer than other French fry products.
Arby's frozen curly fries packet

10: Arby's Curly Fries

Arby's Seasoned Curly Fries are arguably the best thing the restaurant has to offer, packed with tasty peppery seasoning and a decent flavor and texture.
Arby's curly fries
However, the bag contains only a few true curly fries; the rest is just small semi-circles. Plus, a bag costs as much as $6.49 when not on sale, so they're relatively pricey.
A packet of frozen french fries

9: Alexia Yukon Select

Alexia Organic Yukon Select Sea Salt Fries is made with Yukon Gold potatoes, and the flavor and quality definitely shine through in the final product.
A person holding a piece of french fry
Their flavor is fresh and further enhanced by a touch of salt. Alexia Fries are both soft and crunchy, but a small 15-ounce bag costs a whopping $5.99.