Fry-day frenzy: 11 unique fry recipes to spice up your Friday night

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Friday nights are meant for fun and excitement, and what better way to spice things up than with a fry-day frenzy? We’ve collected 11 unique fry recipes that are sure to make your Friday night unforgettable.

Crispy baked rosemary fries on a plate with ketchup in a small bowl.
Perfectly Crispy Rosemary Baked Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Rosemary Garlic Parsnip Fries

Parsnip fries on a plate with dipping sauce on a blue kitchen towel.
Parsnip Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy parsnip fries with a rosemary garlic dipping sauce. Can be baked in the oven or air fried.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Garlic Parsnip Fries

Perfectly Crispy Rosemary Baked Fries

Crispy baked rosemary fries on a plate with ketchup in a small bowl.
Perfectly Crispy Rosemary Baked Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Baked fries that are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A quick soak in water helps to achieve the perfect texture.
Get the Recipe: Perfectly Crispy Rosemary Baked Fries

Crispy Asparagus Fries

Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries on a rack.
Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Healthy baked asparagus fries with a tangy lemon dijon dipping sauce. Can also be made in the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Asparagus Fries

Battered Portobello Mushroom Fries

Battered portobello mushroom fries on a plate garnished with parsley.
Portobello Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pan-fried portobello mushrooms coated in a crispy batter. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Battered Portobello Mushroom Fries

Purple Sweet Potato Fries

Purple sweet potato fries on a plate with dipping sauce.
Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy purple sweet potato fries baked in the oven with fresh herbs. A delicious and healthy side dish or snack.
Get the Recipe: Purple Sweet Potato Fries

Jicama Fries

Jicama fries on a plate with ketchup.
Jicama Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Thin-cut jicama fries baked in the oven until crispy. A healthy and gluten-free alternative to potato fries.
Get the Recipe: Jicama Fries

Italian Breaded Eggplant Fries

Eggplant fries on a white plate with hummus as a dip.
Eggplant Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Eggplant fries coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with Italian spices. Baked until crispy.
Get the Recipe: Italian Breaded Eggplant Fries

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Crispy air fryer green bean fries with yogurt dip on a plate.
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Green beans coated in a spicy yogurt-based dipping sauce and air fried until crispy. A healthy and gluten-free side dish or snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Crunchy Zucchini Fries

Vegan breaded zucchini fries with dipping sauce on a white plate.
Zucchini Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Zucchini fries baked in the oven until crispy. A delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini.
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Zucchini Fries

Grilled Potato Wedges

Grilled potato wedges on grates of charcoal grill.
Grilled Potato Wedges. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Seasoned potato wedges grilled until crispy. The perfect side dish for steak or burgers. The ultimate steak fry!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Wedges

Crispy Spiced Okra Fries

Spiced air fryer okra fries served with a yogurt dip on a plate with fresh parsley.
Air Fryer Okra Fries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer okra is the BEST way to enjoy this often overlooked vegetable. The air fryer turns what many refer to as a “slimy” texture into crispy, crunchy okra fries.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Spiced Okra Fries

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