Halloween Potato Fries (Fun & Skull-Shaped)

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These crispy, Halloween Potato Fries shaped into skulls are the perfect spooky side dish.

A plate of skull-shaped potato slices arranged around a bowl of dip with a skull face design made from sauce on top.

They are quick and easy to make, and the best part is that you only need a few simple ingredients.

A hand holds a skull-shaped potato chip in front of a plate with more skull-shaped chips on it.

Whether you enjoy them as a snack, as part of a festive dinner, or as a fun bite at your next Halloween party, these fries are sure to be a hit.

Serving Suggestion

Serve them with your favorite condiment, my caramelized onion dip, or make a skull design using ketchup and mayo.

Ingredients for Halloween Potato Fries

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Ingredients for Halloween Fries featuring 6 medium-sized potatoes, a bowl of olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.

Potatoes: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold. I keep the peel on.
Olive oil: Use extra-virgin olive oil or whatever you have on hand.
Seasoning: Flaky sea salt and black ground pepper.

How to Make Halloween Potato Fries

Four thin potato slices cut into skull shapes are arranged on a round marble board. A hand is carving details into another slice.

Prepare the fries: Slice the potatoes and shape the skulls. Submerge them in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. Drain and dry with paper towels.

Potato slices cut into skull shapes are arranged on a baking sheet. A hand is brushing oil onto the slices with a basting brush.

Bake: Brush the fries with olive oil on both sides.

A hand seasons Halloween potato fries on a baking sheet with sea salt.

Season well and bake at 180℃ (356℉) for 35-40 minutes until crispy.

A plate of Halloween Fries shaped like skulls surrounds a bowl of dip decorated with a skull design in ketchup.

Prepare the dip and serve.

Dip Tip

Place one tablespoon of ketchup into a piping bag or a piping tool to make the skull details in the dip.

Tips for Crispy Fries

Shape the potato skulls first.
Soak them in cold water to release the starch.
Dry the fries well with a paper towel.
Brush with olive oil on both sides.
Let the fries cool on the warm baking sheet.

Possible Variations

Potatoes: You can keep the peel or remove it. Sweet potatoes or carrots would be a delicious alternative.
Olive oil: Melted butter, avocado oil, or ghee.
Dip: Mayo, mustard, chimichurri, pesto.
Toppings: Cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, whipped feta, or garlic butter.
Seasoning: sprinkle chili flakes, chipotle, kosher salt, taco seasoning, paprika, cumin, or Italian seasoning.

Best served with

Any protein and veggies.
Burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, and steak.
Salads, omelets, nachos, and shawarma.

How to Store Leftovers

Store any leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

FAQs

Can I freeze the fries?

Absoluteluy! Shape them into skulls and then freeze them in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake them from frozen at 180℃ (356℉) until golden and crispy.

Can I make the fries ahead of time??

Yes, simply prepare the skulls and soak them for up to a few hours until you are ready to bake (be sure to dry them well).

How do I reheat leftover fries?

Reheat at 180℃ (356℉) until heated through and crisp.

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Servings: people