While a pile of hot, crisp, golden and gleaming French fries is certainly up there when it comes to great snacking experiences, these sticks of potato can deliver so much more. Whether served thickly cut, skin on, deep fried or roasted to perfection, there are myriad delicious ways to enjoy fries – and that’s before we’ve even started talking about different toppings, seasonings and potato alternatives…

Feeling tempted? Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 36 seriously tasty ways to cook with French fries – including recipe ideas that transform them into a complete meal.