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These crispy, Halloween Potato Fries shaped into skulls are the perfect spooky side dish.
They are quick and easy to make, and the best part is that you only need a few simple ingredients.
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.
Key Ingredients
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- 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.
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.
How to Make Halloween Potato Fries
- 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.
- Bake: Brush the fries with olive oil on both sides.
- Season well and bake at 180℃ (356℉) for 35-40 minutes until crispy.
- 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.
Sine’s 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.
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.
Halloween Potato Fries FAQs
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.
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).
Reheat at 180℃ (356℉) until heated through and crisp.
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Halloween Potato Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
Fries
- 6 potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Dip
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180℃ (356℉).
- Wash and slice the potatoes thinly (use a mandolin or cut by hand).
- Shape them into skulls (see the video for guidance).
- Cut out the eyes with a metal straw.
- Soak the skulls in cold water for 15 minutes.
- Dry off the skulls with a paper towel.
- Brush them with olive oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and bake on a lined baking sheet for 35-40 minutes until crispy.
- To make the dip, mix ketchup and mayo.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These fries are a real headturner!! We make them every year!