Alexia Waffle Fries

February 27, 2008 | Reviewer: Abi

Alexia Waffle Fries Price: $3.79
Serving: 8 pieces, 3oz.
Servings Per Bag: 6
Calories: 150
Fat: 7%, 4.5g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 14%, 330mg
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 8%, 24g
Fiber: 10%, 3g
Sugar: 0g
Weight Watchers Points: 3 Points

Alexia says: Fun and flavorful, Alexia’s New Waffle Fries are a delicious interpretation of the European Classic, Pommes Gaufrettes. Lightly seasoned with Sea Salt, Pepper, and just the right amount of onion and garlic, Alexia Waffle Fries make a fantastic snack or a great accompaniment to your favorite entree

Abi says: My original review notes from this meal say only:

Fries of awesome!!!!!!

I am not an egregious user of exclamation points, so you should trust me when I say that these are the best frozen fry products I’ve ever tasted. After lackluster experiences with both the Alexia onion rings and the Alexia potato wedges, I wasn’t expecting such a fun eating experience.

Before we really get into how these taste, you should know that yes, there are about 6 servings in the package and yes, 8 fries will be enough. I know, it doesn’t seem like it will work, but these are waffle fries. They are hefty.

I don’t know how it is for you, but there’s something about waffle fries that makes me feel like a kid again. They are fancifully shaped and somewhat reminiscent of county fairs and boardwalks. Fortunately, these waffle fries are more than fit for adults, too. They were not at all greasy, so you could definitely have some folks over for a movie or drinks night and heat up a pan of these in the oven. Except, you won’t want to do that. No, instead you’ll be wishing that these came in a resealable bag because you’re going to have them with your lunch every day for a week except that you won’t get six servings out of the bag because on Friday you’ll say to yourself “I could eat all of the fries left in this bag, no problem.” And you would be wrong because eating all of them and a corn dog will totally make you sick and you will regret it.

When gorging doesn’t come in to play, Alexia waffle fries are delicious in every context. I tried these plain, with ketchup, dipped in homemade fry sauce and drenched ranch. Flavorful and fantastic alone or with a sauce, I should try sprinkling these with parmesan and forego dipping altogether.

I’m not sure than another frozen fry can ever measure up, but I’m okay with that possibility so long as these fries exist.

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12 Responses to “Alexia Waffle Fries”

Mindy on February 27th, 2008

Did you fry these or bake them in the oven?
sir jorge on February 27th, 2008

I bought these at costco on a whim, and they are sooo good! I love them.
Abi Jones on February 27th, 2008

Hi Mindy, I bake these in the oven (don’t own a fryer). They turn out crisp and don’t require flipping.

Oh no, Sir Jorge, you shouldn’t have told me that they have them at Costco. Dangerous.
Crow on February 27th, 2008

Your original review notes are not enough for my stick of joy.
Jill on February 27th, 2008

Woooooooooow, I have always been told (being from Utah) that NO other states know of fry sauce. You have proven this wrong, which is great because I think the stuff is awful and can now disassociate myself with the concoction.
Becka on February 27th, 2008

I love all your reviews, especially the fact that you have so many vegetarian items reviewed!

I’m definitely going to have to try these fries now. *off to google fry sauce*
Becka on February 27th, 2008

Jill - here’s the wikipedia entry on fry sauce, apparently it’s known in a few other areas as well. I’m in the midwest and never heard of such a thing before. People around here do dip fries in mayo, but just mayo [ugh], I’ve never seen it mixed with ketchup like that, sounds interesting.
Shann on February 28th, 2008

Baking is better. My grandmother tells me it’s better to fry them. Haha, no.
Andrew on February 28th, 2008

I like a lot of frozen fry products, so to hear you talk so glowingly about these makes me want them MORE THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE.
Rose on February 28th, 2008

I should buy these. but generally we only stock up on off brand, five pound bags of forzen fries when they’re on sale for two for five bucks at Harveys..and let me tell you, they’re crinkle cut and suck.

I love waffle fries, mostly because I love Chik-fil-a. but Abi, if I’m not mistaken you live in california. and I don’t think Chik-fil-a lives there.
Becky on February 29th, 2008

Fry sauce RULES! My lack of travels were solidified a few years ago when it dawned on me that not everyone knows about this magical concoction… My favorite recipe is simply ketchup, mayo, and horseradish. Yum.
Anna on February 29th, 2008

These are great. Whatever seasoned salt they use is delicious.