Top Your Frozen Fries With This Condiment Instead Of Salt For Way More Flavor

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Dipping fries into ketchup is a practice with a long history, but in-the-know spud lovers understand that, sometimes, you gotta kick your taters up a notch. Take, for instance, our recent revelation about hacking frozen fries with canned chili to make a meal. Who'da thunk it, right? What you use to smother or season your fries can make the difference between ho-hum shoestrings and a flavorful, vibrant side dish. To that end, we humbly suggest Tajín Clásico, which many folks already have on-hand. 

A sprinkle of Tajín Clásico enlivens food with a mixture of crushed mild chilies, lime, and sea salt. Unlike plain salt, which only mildly enhances flavor, Tajín Clásico wakes up your frozen fries and turns them into something new — not unlike a spin on Cajun fries.

Tajín fries will delight your senses with a touch of salty-tart-spicy flavors. Of course, any chili-lime sprinkle will do; it doesn't have to be Tajín. Competitor Lawry's makes its well-rated Casero chili/lime seasoning blend, or, if you prefer organic, you could go with a Simply Organic option with next-day shipping. All there is to do is sprinkle your fresh-from-the-oven fries with as much or as little seasoning as you prefer ... although, you already know that we've dreamed up ways to take Tajín fries to the next level with a few fun additions!

Regular frozen french fries aren't your only choice for a Tajín-seasoned snack. Sweet potato fries offer a different flavor profile that goes wonderfully with the pungent flavor punch of Tajín. Maybe pre-game your fries with a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice, which will not only amplify the lime flavor in the seasoning, but also give something for your condiment to adhere to. You could even try adding complementary seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and/or smoked paprika for flavor that will send your tastebuds to the stratosphere!

When it comes to dipping, we think plain tomato ketchup wouldn't be exactly right for the job. A garlicky aioli sounds much better, especially if you jazz it up with a little lemon juice to complement the citrus tang of the Tajín. Cilantro-lime mayo is a great alternative! We also aren't mad about any dipping sauce that brings a little sweet heat into the equations, like a homemade raspberry chipotle ketchup. Tajín, after all, is commonly served with fruit. Think outside the box, and don't shy away from big flavors.

Keep in mind the mistakes to avoid for perfect frozen french fries, include proper temperature control and sufficient time under the heat.