Real Home Fries (note the lack of quotes)

SunofaBeach14
SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
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Here's my recipe for home fries that I often make on the side burner for the family when I'm grilling massive amounts of meat.

1 bag of Russet Potatoes
1 1/2 quarts of canola oil
salt to taste

Cut all the potatoes into wedges
Heat the oil until in crackles and pops when you toss in a drop or two of water
Gently drop in about 1/2 of your potato wedges
Cook until they puff and turn light brown then scoop out using a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon
Drop onto a plate with a few paper towels to soak up the extra oil, and salt to taste
Let cool

Enjoy!

ETA: *cough cough*, thank you Cranky. When you're done salting the first 1/2 of the wedges drop in the other 1/2 of the wedges and repeat. I'm usually too busy eating and often don't remember this part of the process until I've popped open another IPA

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  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    but what about the other half of the potato wedges?


    I NEED TO KNOW.
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Fantastic use of potatoes. Will be saving for later
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    Where does the cauliflower figure in to this recipe?
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    Where does the cauliflower figure in to this recipe?

    :angry:
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    Mmmmmmmm...
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Put the paper towels on a baking sheet, then put an upside down cooling rack on top of them. Throw the potatoes on the cooling rack when they are done. The paper towels will absorb the excess oil, but the cooling rack will keep the fries from actually touching the paper towels, so they stay crispier.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
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  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Put the paper towels on a baking sheet, then put an upside down cooling rack on top of them. Throw the potatoes on the cooling rack when they are done. The paper towels will absorb the excess oil, but the cooling rack will keep the fries from actually touching the paper towels, so they stay crispier.

    Brilliant!
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    I put onions in my home fries. Gotta have the onions.
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    You must double fry!

    But Ill still approve...
  • idnac74
    idnac74 Posts: 71
    Home fries are the best. I like to top mine with cheddar and bacon :D
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Why is the lack of quotes worth noting? Why would quotation marks belong in the title anyway?

    Anyway, that sounds like my recipe. Good stuff!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Where does the cauliflower figure in to this recipe?

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    Oh, you're going the right way for a smack-bottom and I don't care who knows it!
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    Why is the lack of quotes worth noting? Why would quotation marks belong in the title anyway?

    Anyway, that sounds like my recipe. Good stuff!

    No quotes because there's no cauliflower, zucchini, or spaghetti squash in this recipe.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I am so hungry.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    real home fries are made with cauliflower...stop getting us to try and eat "real" food...bro...
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    Where does the cauliflower figure in to this recipe?

    Go home, Dame.........you're drunk already!! :laugh: :laugh:

    Mmmmmmmmmm, fries!! Dipped in a Wendy's frosty would be awesome!
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    real home fries are made with cauliflower...stop getting us to try and eat "real" food...bro...

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Why is the lack of quotes worth noting? Why would quotation marks belong in the title anyway?

    Anyway, that sounds like my recipe. Good stuff!

    No quotes because there's no cauliflower, zucchini, or spaghetti squash in this recipe.

    Aha! Now it makes sense. Thanks!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Where does the cauliflower figure in to this recipe?

    Go home, Dame.........you're drunk already!! :laugh: :laugh:

    Mmmmmmmmmm, fries!! Dipped in a Wendy's frosty would be awesome!

    Yesssss!
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Canola oil? No bacon grease?

    NO.
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  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    mmmm :):drinker:

    this really is the best recipe in the world!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Canola oil? No bacon grease?

    NO.

    I like your style
  • dcr5452WECHANGED
    dcr5452WECHANGED Posts: 121 Member
    I find that covering the pan for a brief period while they're cooking will help develop a nice crust on them. I also add finely chopped onion and use salt, pepper ,paprika & a touch of "slap yo mama" seasoning on them. Occasionally, I will shred the potatoes and shape them into patties for the more hash browns version as opposed to the home fries version.
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I use coarse kosher salt, or throw a bit of cayenne, or italian seasoning on mine.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I use coarse kosher salt, or throw a bit of cayenne, or italian seasoning on mine.

    I do like cayenne. Great addition!

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