What's the best brand of oven chips?

PDJames · 25-01-2008, 18:16

I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip?

trinity2002 · 25-01-2008, 18:17

I don't think any oven chip can ever taste like a fried one tbh.

blueblade · 25-01-2008, 18:17

Aunt Bessie's

PDJames · 25-01-2008, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblade

Aunt Bessie's

I only saw them recently in Tesco and bought them because they were on offer. They were actually really nice.

greig andrew · 25-01-2008, 18:20

As i myself am a big ven chip eater.i eat them every day for my dinner and they helped me shed a lot of weight too i would suggest.........

UNISLIM OVEN CHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!

they are realy nice and they cook quickley and they taste great and even better they are lower in fat aswell.trust me on this one.get em

Aquajaney · 25-01-2008, 18:20

WE like Aunt Bessies best

PDJames · 25-01-2008, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by greig andrew

As i myself am a big ven chip eater.i eat them every day for my dinner and they helped me shed a lot of weight too i would suggest.........

UNISLIM OVEN CHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!

they are realy nice and they cook quickley and they taste great and even better they are lower in fat aswell.trust me on this one.get em

I have never seen this brand. Are the chips chunky or those awful skinny things?

SANDGATIAN · 25-01-2008, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDJames

I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip?

Have you got a real oven or one of those playhouse things?

ustarion · 25-01-2008, 18:26

McCain's are the best.

PDJames · 25-01-2008, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANDGATIAN

Have you got a real oven or one of those playhouse things?

One of those Petit ones to go with my Post Office

TheFirstCut · 25-01-2008, 18:32

None of them are anywhere near as nice tasting as frying chips.

25-01-2008, 18:47

I like McCains crinkle cut Home Fries the best.

sheddy99 · 25-01-2008, 18:53

the ones I make myself are ultimately the nicest.
Cut up a potato into wedges, toss with a bit of olive oil, paprika and pepper, 30 minutes in an oven at 200c, yum

PoohBear7 · 25-01-2008, 19:05

Aunt Bessie

Ambassador · 25-01-2008, 19:39

McCain's new Rustic Fries are very nice

B B Gunns · 25-01-2008, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquajaney

WE like Aunt Bessies best

They are actually really nice I was surprised!

ollysmrs · 25-01-2008, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDJames

I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip?

Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy

McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty!

BrideXIII · 25-01-2008, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ollysmrs

Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy

McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty!

I totally agree, mcains were our faves, but they have gorn orf

homemade wedges knock socks off others.

boozer3 · 25-01-2008, 21:12

Marks & Spencer.

ClientFan · 25-01-2008, 21:18

Tesco Finest Chunky Oven Chips.

And, they have the added benefit of not having an advert featuring plastic people going "mm-mm-mmm crispy" that I wish to kill in the most perverse ways conceivable.

girlfrommars · 25-01-2008, 22:36

Aunt Bessies are the best that I have tried.
In fact Aunt Bessie is a great cook.

Ambassador · 26-01-2008, 00:17

Aunt Bessie's are a bit dry....very dry!

sy278 · 26-01-2008, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheddy99

the ones I make myself are ultimately the nicest.
Cut up a potato into wedges, toss with a bit of olive oil, paprika and pepper, 30 minutes in an oven at 200c, yum

Quote:

Originally Posted by ollysmrs

Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy

McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty!

Agree with both of the above, no frozen oven chip tastes good, they are ALL dry and powdery.

Make your own, for the 5 mins work its well worth it!

TheFirstCut · 26-01-2008, 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sy278

Agree with both of the above, no frozen oven chip tastes good, they are ALL dry and powdery.

Make your own, for the 5 mins work its well worth it!

Yeah, even the oven chips people say here are good or the best are dreadful.

geniejean · 26-01-2008, 12:30

Aunie Bessie's are ok but all the family prefer Tesco's Finest Chunky Oven Chips, but as above ....if you have the time, make your own

25-01-2008, 18:16	#1
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Body here spirit and mind not Posts: 6,508	What's the best brand of oven chips? I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip?

25-01-2008, 18:17	#2
trinity2002 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 14,990	I don't think any oven chip can ever taste like a fried one tbh.

25-01-2008, 18:17	#3
blueblade Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern East Anglia Posts: 75,235	Aunt Bessie's

25-01-2008, 18:18	#4
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Body here spirit and mind not Posts: 6,508	Quote: Originally Posted by blueblade Aunt Bessie's I only saw them recently in Tesco and bought them because they were on offer. They were actually really nice.

25-01-2008, 18:20	#5
greig andrew Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,086	As i myself am a big ven chip eater.i eat them every day for my dinner and they helped me shed a lot of weight too i would suggest......... UNISLIM OVEN CHIPS!!!!!!!!!!! they are realy nice and they cook quickley and they taste great and even better they are lower in fat aswell.trust me on this one.get em

25-01-2008, 18:20	#6
Aquajaney Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 460	WE like Aunt Bessies best

25-01-2008, 18:21	#7
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Body here spirit and mind not Posts: 6,508	Quote: Originally Posted by greig andrew As i myself am a big ven chip eater.i eat them every day for my dinner and they helped me shed a lot of weight too i would suggest......... UNISLIM OVEN CHIPS!!!!!!!!!!! they are realy nice and they cook quickley and they taste great and even better they are lower in fat aswell.trust me on this one.get em I have never seen this brand. Are the chips chunky or those awful skinny things?

25-01-2008, 18:25	#8
SANDGATIAN Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: J13 M20 Posts: 7,803	Quote: Originally Posted by PDJames I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip? Have you got a real oven or one of those playhouse things?

25-01-2008, 18:26	#9
ustarion Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,485	McCain's are the best.

25-01-2008, 18:26	#10
PDJames Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Body here spirit and mind not Posts: 6,508	Quote: Originally Posted by SANDGATIAN Have you got a real oven or one of those playhouse things? One of those Petit ones to go with my Post Office

25-01-2008, 18:32	#11
TheFirstCut Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Proud European! Posts: 7,120	None of them are anywhere near as nice tasting as frying chips.

25-01-2008, 18:47	#12
cute chick Posts: n/a	I like McCains crinkle cut Home Fries the best.

25-01-2008, 18:53	#13
sheddy99 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 5,545	the ones I make myself are ultimately the nicest. Cut up a potato into wedges, toss with a bit of olive oil, paprika and pepper, 30 minutes in an oven at 200c, yum

25-01-2008, 19:05	#14
PoohBear7 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here Posts: 4,754	Aunt Bessie

25-01-2008, 19:39	#15
Ambassador Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wooler, Northumberlandiana Posts: 21,728	McCain's new Rustic Fries are very nice

25-01-2008, 19:42	#16
B B Gunns Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 81	Quote: Originally Posted by Aquajaney WE like Aunt Bessies best They are actually really nice I was surprised!

25-01-2008, 19:53	#17
ollysmrs Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,591	Quote: Originally Posted by PDJames I normally buy McCain's Home Fries but I often find them very dry and cardboard-y. What's the best brand of chip which tastes more like a fried chip? Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty!

25-01-2008, 19:57	#18
BrideXIII Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwick, Sussex Posts: 782	Quote: Originally Posted by ollysmrs Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty! I totally agree, mcains were our faves, but they have gorn orf homemade wedges knock socks off others.

25-01-2008, 21:12	#19
boozer3 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,360	Marks & Spencer.

25-01-2008, 21:18	#20
ClientFan Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,029	Tesco Finest Chunky Oven Chips. And, they have the added benefit of not having an advert featuring plastic people going "mm-mm-mmm crispy" that I wish to kill in the most perverse ways conceivable.

25-01-2008, 22:36	#21
girlfrommars Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Suffolk Posts: 2,464	Aunt Bessies are the best that I have tried. In fact Aunt Bessie is a great cook.

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What's the best brand of oven chips?

26-01-2008, 00:17	#22
Ambassador Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wooler, Northumberlandiana Posts: 21,728	Aunt Bessie's are a bit dry....very dry!

26-01-2008, 01:44	#23
sy278 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,121	Quote: Originally Posted by sheddy99 the ones I make myself are ultimately the nicest. Cut up a potato into wedges, toss with a bit of olive oil, paprika and pepper, 30 minutes in an oven at 200c, yum Quote: Originally Posted by ollysmrs Sheddy is right - chop up a potato into wedges, par-boil for about 8 mins, place on a baking tray with some olive oil, salt, pepper and chilli flakes if required, bake in a hot oven for 25-30 mins. Much better than any frozen chippy McCain Home Fries used to be nice, but you are right, these days they are not very tasty! Agree with both of the above, no frozen oven chip tastes good, they are ALL dry and powdery. Make your own, for the 5 mins work its well worth it!

26-01-2008, 01:53	#24
TheFirstCut Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Proud European! Posts: 7,120	Quote: Originally Posted by sy278 Agree with both of the above, no frozen oven chip tastes good, they are ALL dry and powdery. Make your own, for the 5 mins work its well worth it! Yeah, even the oven chips people say here are good or the best are dreadful.

26-01-2008, 12:30	#25
geniejean Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69,885	Aunie Bessie's are ok but all the family prefer Tesco's Finest Chunky Oven Chips, but as above ....if you have the time, make your own