You gotta try these bacon wrapped fries! Crispy fries, smoky bacon, and that salty snack-time crunch all in one bite? Yes, please. They take a little bit of patience because each fry gets its own bacon hug, but oh my goodness, they are worth it. Make them for game day, movie night, cookouts, birthday parties, or any time you want a fun appetizer that makes people stop mid-conversation and say, “Wait…what are those?”
These bacon wrapped fries are exactly the kind of recipe I love: simple ingredients, big flavor, and just enough “wow” factor to make them feel special. You can keep them classic with ketchup or ranch, dress them up with spicy dipping sauces, or pile them onto a platter with cheese, jalapeños, green onions, and sour cream for a loaded-fries situation. However you serve them, plan on making more than you think you need because they disappear fast.
How do you make something wrapped in bacon?
Wrap a slice (or half a slice) around your food. Use toothpicks to hold the bacon on, if need be. Bake in the oven 400° 15-20 minutes, checking halfway through and turning if need be. Bake until the bacon reaches the crispiness you desire.
Fun Facts About Bacon Wrapped Fries
- Bacon wrapped foods became extra popular because bacon brings both flavor and texture. The fat helps the outside crisp while adding smoky, salty goodness to whatever is inside.
- Fries are a perfect match for bacon because potatoes are mild and starchy, which means they soak up flavor beautifully.
- Partially cooking the bacon first helps the timing work out better. If the bacon is too raw, the fries may overcook before the bacon gets crisp.
- This recipe works well as an appetizer because each piece is already bite-sized and easy to grab from a platter.
Can you partially cook bacon?
You can partially cook bacon ONLY if you plan on cooking the rest of the way later. In the bacon fries recipe, I partially cook the bacon (for the bacon fries) and then wrap it around the fries because the fries wouldn’t take as long and would either be too crispy or burn.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Bacon Wrapped Fries
- Use sturdy fries. Thick-cut frozen fries usually work better than shoestring fries because they can hold up to wrapping and baking.
- Cut the bacon if needed. A half slice is often enough for one fry. If your bacon slices are long, cutting them helps keep the wrap from getting too bulky.
- Don’t wrap too tightly. Bacon shrinks as it cooks, so give it a little room to crisp without squeezing the fry too much.
- Line the pan. Foil makes cleanup so much easier, and a wire rack on top of the baking sheet helps the heat circulate around the fries.
- Turn halfway through. This helps the bacon cook evenly and keeps one side from getting too dark.
- Watch the last few minutes. Bacon can go from perfect to too crispy quickly, so keep an eye on it near the end.
If you want a little extra flavor, sprinkle the fries with garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, or a tiny pinch of cayenne before wrapping. Go easy on extra salt because the bacon already brings plenty. For a sweeter party version, brush the bacon lightly with maple syrup or sprinkle with a little brown sugar during the last few minutes of baking.
Bacon fries are good as snacks, appetizers or side dishes. I think they would go great with my Bacon Fried Onion Cheeseburger. I must be on a bacon kick. Wait………I’m always on a bacon kick.
Serving Suggestions
Bacon fries are good as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes, but you can definitely make them the star of the table too. Serve them hot on a big platter with a few dipping sauces so everyone can choose their favorite. Ranch, spicy ranch, ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, chipotle mayo, garlic aioli, or cheese sauce all work great.
- Game day platter: Serve with wings, sliders, nachos, and pickles.
- Cookout side: Pair with burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, or barbecue sandwiches.
- Loaded bacon fry board: Add shredded cheese, jalapeños, chopped green onions, sour cream, and extra crumbled bacon.
- Kid-friendly snack: Serve with ketchup and ranch for dipping.
You could also try different bacon. They make chicken, turkey and even beef bacon. Who knew?
Storage and Reheating Tips
These are best right out of the oven while the bacon is crisp and the fries are hot, but leftovers can still be saved. Let them cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place a paper towel in the container if you want to help absorb extra moisture.
To reheat, use the oven or air fryer so the bacon crisps back up. Warm them at 375° until heated through and crisp again, checking often so they do not burn. I would skip the microwave unless you are in a hurry because it can make the bacon chewy and the fries soft.
Need more bacon recipes????
There’s so many recipes on this site with bacon…just do a search and see.
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Bacon Fries
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 16 Oz French Fries, Crinkle Cut, Frozen 1/2 bag
- 7.5 Oz Bacon, uncooked 1/2 pkg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Bake french fries for about 15 minutes, or half the time called for on the instructions.
- While the fries are baking, cut each slice of bacon in 3-4 sections.
- Remove fries from oven. Let cool about 5 minutes. Wrap bacon around the fries.
- Place back in oven for the remaining time, or about 15 minutes. If you would like your bacon crispier, cook a little longer. These taste great with ranch!!
- Drain on rack or paper towels.
