I see no need to ever eat a french fry again

kdiamond
kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
edited September 21 in Recipes
So I had some leftover Russet potatoes and the kids were crying for french fries, so I made some for them.

1/2 medium potato is only 50 calories! And made a big handful of delicious fries!

Here's what I did...

Peel a few potatoes and place in a pot of ice cold water for 1/2 hour. Not sure why, but this makes them crispier. Make sure they are completely dried after.

Slice them into french fries, thin, and spread out on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and salt with sea salt.

Bake in a 450 oven for 35 minutes, turning a couple of times. With about 5 minutes to go, sprinkle a little bit of parmesan cheese on top...just a little.

They came out crispy, tasty and delicious!!!

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  • Montrose11
    Montrose11 Posts: 39 Member
    Sounds yummy! Can't wait to try them!!

    Thanks for sharing.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    I love potatoes...fried, mashed, whatever. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
  • AlannaPie
    AlannaPie Posts: 349 Member
    Yeah they're great. I would make an investment in a scale though. Sometimes "medium" is a confusing word. I got one for $10 at CVS best investment I ever made.
  • beutiful5678
    beutiful5678 Posts: 58 Member
    I can't wait to try this! Sounds delicious
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Yeah they're great. I would make an investment in a scale though. Sometimes "medium" is a confusing word. I got one for $10 at CVS best investment I ever made.

    Oh I know. I figure a correct estimation including the spray and parm cheese would be 100 calories a serving.
  • saligator
    saligator Posts: 96 Member
    mmmmmmmmmm...soudns gorgeous!
  • bikinibrooke123
    bikinibrooke123 Posts: 104
    Mmm. Making these for lunch tomorrow:)

    Thanks!
  • pressica
    pressica Posts: 361
    I will have to try this. Definitely will use the scale though.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    bump!!!! sounds delicious!
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    Definitely going to have to try this! Here's to hoping that my oven decides to work for me! LOL
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    I've currently got some potato in water right now, gonna have them for dinner with some salmon! :-)

    Thanks for this!!!!
  • jheller
    jheller Posts: 194
    Had something similar last night but added: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and another Schilling's seasoning I don't recall the name. If you sprinkle a little bit of sugar on them they brown and crisp real nice.
  • donnaleecam
    donnaleecam Posts: 54
    Yum!
  • scrappymel
    scrappymel Posts: 107 Member
    we also do this with the baby red potatoes... but cut them in quarters. SO good! i think i'll try your fries with turkey burgers next time i make them. thanks!

    melisa
  • bdowning
    bdowning Posts: 1
    Sound delicious, thanks for the recipe!!
  • onyxlibra7
    onyxlibra7 Posts: 93
    Bump
  • sanrog
    sanrog Posts: 68
    I make sweet potato fries this way - they are great
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Yum! I just bought a big bag of taters. Yum!
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    Bump. Thankyou. :)
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    Sounds delicious! You soak potatoes in water to leach out some of the gluten and that is why they get so crispy. When I make hash browns after I grate them I soak in cold water for about 15 minutes and then drain well through a colander and then layers of paper towels. They come out so much better that way and are not sticky or mushed together.:flowerforyou:
  • cuppycake22
    cuppycake22 Posts: 224
    Bump!
  • mcpherson4
    mcpherson4 Posts: 287 Member
    Yippee! I will try these. Maybe tonight! Thank you for sharing!
  • AKosky585
    AKosky585 Posts: 607 Member
    sounds great!!! Will definitely try this some night
  • acstein
    acstein Posts: 55
    sounds yummy...will use soon!!
  • Loves2love
    Loves2love Posts: 13
    Thank you for the info.

    We will be making these tomorrow night with turkey burgers and whole wheat buns.

    Looking forward to it already!
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    Sounds great! Cant wait to try these out on my "meat and potatoes" Hubby!
  • MericoX
    MericoX Posts: 199 Member
    Sweet I will try these soon! Is the olive oil spray just plain olive oil?
  • designdevil
    designdevil Posts: 2
    I've substituted potatoes for sweet potatoes where I can in my diet (which was difficult since potatoes are my comfort food!). Sweet potatoes are just a better nutritional choice and actually have a great flavor. Also, I found that they have a lower inflammatory rating than a regular potato, which is something that I have to watch heavily in my diet or else I'm in a lot of pain.

    So just a recommendation, try it with sweet potatoes!! It's delish!

    I cut into wedges, spread out on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over them. Sprinkle with sea salt and then turn them over to coat them all over. Bake at 425 F for about 30 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes or so.
  • kimsy1222
    kimsy1222 Posts: 34
    Thank you so much for posting this recipe! French fries are my weakness, and I'm sure this will be a big help!
  • ndm531
    ndm531 Posts: 33 Member
    I think I will head out to the garden and dig a few spuds and give this a try. Thanks!
    Nicky
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