Origami Fries Tutorial - How to Fold a Origami French Fries - Paper Origami Food Tutorial

Today, we’re excited to share a fun and simple Origami Fries Tutorial that kids will absolutely love. It’s been a while since we introduced an origami project, and this time we’re folding something extra tasty—paper French fries!

In a previous activity, we showed how to make an origami hamburger. When you combine both projects, you can complete an entire origami hamburger and fries set. Check out the video below and enjoy both paper food tutorials together!

Materials for Origami French Fries

Prepare a red-and-yellow double-sided origami paper.

If you don’t have double-sided paper, you can use one red paper and one yellow paper instead—just follow the video for guidance. The photo instructions are based on double-sided paper.

Start by folding the paper into a triangle with the red side facing outward.

Fold the right side diagonally toward the left.

Fold the left side diagonally toward the right in the same way. The bottom of the paper will now become narrow.

Fold the front layer down so the yellow triangle shows at the top.

Turn the paper over and fold the back side as well. At this point, you may notice—you’re folding the French fries container!

Gently tuck the front edge inward to shape the container.

Place your hand inside and carefully open it to give the fries box its form.

Press the narrow bottom inward firmly to create a soft, curved shape.

Now it’s time to make the fries! Take yellow paper and cut it into strips. Cutting them at slightly different heights makes the fries look more realistic.

Fold each strip in a zigzag (accordion) style lengthwise.

Just like that, your origami French fries are ready!

Place the folded fries into the paper container, and your project is complete.

This How to Fold a Origami French Fries activity is surprisingly easy and very satisfying.

Enjoy this Paper Origami Food Tutorial together with the origami hamburger and turn it into a fun pretend play activity. A perfect paper craft for kids who love food-themed origami!

Origami Fries Tutorial - How to Fold a Origami French Fries - Paper Origami Food Tutorial