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What's the nicest oven chips?

109 replies

truckcarlorry · 13/01/2024 19:48

I usually like the gastro ones from McCain's but they are quite pricey

On the hunt for some alternatives for a cheeky mid week easy dinner

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FionnulaTheCooler · 13/01/2024 19:49

Aldi do crinkle cut ones with a kind of herby coating that are nice.

DelilahBucket · 13/01/2024 19:50

M&S do nice frozen fries. Not tried the frozen chips.

truckcarlorry · 13/01/2024 19:52

Yes M&S do lovely triple cooked ones but they are about £3.50 a bag and the bag is tiny!

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Floralnomad · 13/01/2024 19:52

The M&S triple cooked frozen ones are lovely plus being gf which is always a bonus - I doubt they are much cheaper than McCains though .

Mynewnameis · 13/01/2024 19:52

I like the tesco homestyle ones. Kids like the fries which have the advantage of being quick.

New2024 · 13/01/2024 19:53

I just chip the potatoes, par boil for 2 mins, put them on a lightly oiled tray at 6 for 40 mins

Devilsmommy · 13/01/2024 19:53

Morrisons sweet potato wedges, can't beat them😁

BrennieGirl · 13/01/2024 19:55

M&S french fries are the only ones I buy.

MissHoollie · 13/01/2024 19:56

Aldi beef dripping are lovely
Or McCain French fries

FatherJackHackettsUnderpantsHamper · 13/01/2024 19:56

They aren't especially cheap - £3 or so for a bag - but we all absolutely love the Sainsbury's triple-cooked in beef dripping chips. We've tried quite a few alternatives and none of us think that any of the others can hold the faintest candle to these ones.

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-triple-cooked-chips-taste-the-difference-750g

YouAndMeAndThem · 13/01/2024 19:59

Skin on fries, any of the McCain, Asda, Aldi, Lidl etc ones are all really good imo

lavenderphase · 13/01/2024 20:02

New2024 · 13/01/2024 19:53

I just chip the potatoes, par boil for 2 mins, put them on a lightly oiled tray at 6 for 40 mins

Congratulations! 😄

lavenderphase · 13/01/2024 20:02

I like the Gastro ones but they're so expensive. We usually get whatever is on offer which is home fries at the moment.

Mossstitch · 13/01/2024 20:07

Another vote for M & S French fries which I've recently discovered but their homestyle ones are good too for when you want traditional fat chips😋

BugsyDrakeTableScape · 13/01/2024 20:11

The Lidl triple cooked chips are the best

RebelMoon · 13/01/2024 20:15

New2024 · 13/01/2024 19:53

I just chip the potatoes, par boil for 2 mins, put them on a lightly oiled tray at 6 for 40 mins

Good for you but OP wasn't asking for recipes. Many of us are looking for a quicker option.

Jijithecat · 13/01/2024 20:17

I like the Mccain Home Chips, but it has to be the crinkle cut.

Multipleexclamationmarks · 13/01/2024 20:18

McCains home fries but I do them in the air fryer with a spoon full of oil.

theduchessofspork · 13/01/2024 20:19

New2024 · 13/01/2024 19:53

I just chip the potatoes, par boil for 2 mins, put them on a lightly oiled tray at 6 for 40 mins

Are they nice though? Have you tried others to compare. That is the question

NoTouch · 13/01/2024 20:22

New2024 · 13/01/2024 19:53

I just chip the potatoes, par boil for 2 mins, put them on a lightly oiled tray at 6 for 40 mins

You can make chips from potatoes? Wow 😮 I am gobsmacked. Who knew 🤷🏻‍♀️

AceofPentacles · 13/01/2024 21:20

Proper Chips (that's the brand)

Solongtoshort · 13/01/2024 21:41

Home bargains do a bag with frozen chips with skin on, in a blue bag possibly aunt Bessie’s or Andrew Barlett and l am sure the are about £2.50. They are so nice.

TheTecknician · 13/01/2024 22:35

Albert Bartlett are good, if you can find them. Otherwise I'm happy with McCain or Aunt Bessie.

CheesecakeandCrackers · 13/01/2024 22:36

We've recently had a lovely bag from aldi. Chucked the bag before I realised how nice they were so I hope I find them again!

lljkk · 13/01/2024 22:41

Teen DS eats chips daily, worked in a chip shop too, prefers Sainsb. steak cut.