How Long to Cook Frozen Crinkle-Cut French Fries (Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles) in the sheet pan
Specification: One 26-oz bag of frozen crinkle-cut French fries (Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles or equivalent) poured straight from the freezer onto an unlined rimmed half-sheet pan, spread in a single layer with visible space between fries — no oil, no toss, no thaw
3-Step Execution Protocol
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Arrange frozen crinkle-cut french fries (ore-ida golden crinkles) (One 26-oz bag of frozen crinkle-cut French fries (Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles or equivalent) poured straight from the freezer onto an unlined rimmed half-sheet pan, spread in a single layer with visible space between fries — no oil, no toss, no thaw) on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
Cook for 20–24 mins. Flip at the 12-minute mark for even browning.
Fries are deep golden-brown on the down-facing faces, ridges of the crinkle cut have blistered and crisped, and the fry snaps cleanly when bent — a fry that folds without breaking needs another 3 minutes on the pan. Rest for 0 minutes before serving.
Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles retail bag directions (H.J. Heinz Company) instruct: "Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread frozen fries in a single layer on a 15x10-inch baking sheet. Bake 22 to 24 minutes." The 20-minute low bound accounts for a hotter convection oven or a partial bag; the 12-minute flip is called out on the bag as "stir once during baking for even browning."