These Are Hands Down The Best Store-Brand Frozen French Fries

While the best fast food chain fries are undoubtedly delicious, popping into the grocery store and buying a whole bag of frozen fries is a cheaper and easier way to enjoy some deep-fried potatoes. But buyer beware — some frozen fries are far better than others. In our taste test of the best and worst store-brand frozen french fries, we determined Walmart has some of the worst, while Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe's have solid spuds. But the best actually comes from Albertsons-Safeway stores' Signature Select brand.

Signature Select Extra Crispy Restaurant Style Seasoned Fries are what you expect to be served at a restaurant ... except they can be found in the frozen section for $5 per two-pound bag. Our reviewer highlighted just how much flavor the fries have, saying, "The seasoning has a kick that lands in the back of your throat in such a fun and unexpected way." And the fries also deliver on their name with a satisfying crisp — no soft, soggy fries to be found here.

A good french fry is one that doesn't rely on dips to be good. It should be the star of the show, not just a mere vessel for ketchup, honey mustard, or ranch. And that's exactly what these Signature Select fries are. Plus, the brand also sells a Classic Shoestring variety that received third place in our ranking for offering high-quality, super thin fries, showing that Signature Select is not a one-trick pony for frozen fries.

Don't just take it from our review — Albertsons-Safeway shoppers also give the fries overwhelmingly positive feedback, offering hundreds of five-star reviews on Safeway's website. "These are just like what I would expect to get at a restaurant: Crispy, tasty, and well-seasoned! Delicious side dish," one fan wrote. Another said, "Every bit as good as name brand." Many called them their favorite frozen fries and said they wouldn't go back to other options. The fries also got plenty of praise for being affordable.

On top of how tasty they are, the fries are easy to make. The bag has instructions for the oven and air fryer, though fans think the air fryer is the best choice (which isn't surprising, since we also rate the air fryer as the best way to cook frozen fries). To obtain an extra crispy fry, fans also suggest cooking for longer than the recommended time regardless of your cooking method.

As for serving, one fan reported the fries taste great as a burger or sandwich side. But they'd surely be good next to pretty much anything from pizza to steak to fried fish. You could also use them to give a flavorful boost to your poutine or loaded nachos. Or because they're so flavorful, you could easily just eat the fries by themselves as a salty, hearty snack.