TLDR Review: French's Crispy Fried Onions
Pros
- •Versatile ingredient great for topping casseroles, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and even as a snack.
- •Adds a delightful, light, crispy crunch with a savory flavor and a hint of onion sweetness.
- •Convenient and timaving alternative to chopping and frying your own onions.
- •Large 2unce resealable bag offers excellent value and keeps the topping fresh between uses.
- •Elevates classic dishes like green bean casserole and adds dynamic texture to various meals.
- •Can be used as a flavorful breading for chicken or mixed into meatloaf and burger patties.
- •Made from authentic whole yellow onions, providing a bold, rich onion taste.
- •Suitable for kosher, vegetarian, noMO, dairy-free, and high fructose corn syrup-free diets.
- •Many find it delicious enough to snack on straight from the bag.
- •A musave pantry staple for quick meal enhancements and traditional recipes.
Cons
- •Some users found the product contains unpleasant outer skins mixed in, which detracts from the eating experience.
- •A portion of reviews mention the fried onions are crushed into greasy crumbs rather than retaining whole crispy pieces.
- •Quality appears to have declined for some customers, with texture too smashed and inconsistent.
- •Mild flavor, with about 9% of reviews saying it’s slightly too salty and 17% mentioning it lacks strong flavor.
- •Not ideal for salads or casseroles if you want intact pieces rather than mostly crumbs.
- •Occasional concerns about freshness and packaging not always protecting the product well.
- •Some customers reported receiving containers nearing expiration, implying stock rotation issues.
- •May not satisfy those looking for a premium or freshly made fried onion topping.
Bottom Line
French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions deliver convenience, a satisfying crunch, and a classic onion flavor that makes them ideal for holiday dishes, casseroles, and quick meal toppings. However, if you’re picky about texture or dislike greasy crumbs and onion skins, this product might fall short on quality. For those wanting a fresher or less salty alternative with fewer crumbs, it could be worth exploring other brands or freshly prepared options. Still, if you value ease and versatility in a large, kosher-friendly package, this is a solid pantry staple to keep around.
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