At Food & Wine, we rarely favor frozen over fresh — but we make an exception for french fries. Most frozen fries are par-cooked (often double-fried) and coated in a thin layer of starch and sugar, ...

For example, shoestring zucchini fries are a fun option if you're looking to switch up a recipe or add vegetables as a side. Other possibilities include squash, carrots, and even sweet potatoes.