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Homemade Fries!

Published: Jul 25, 2018 · Last modified: Jan 5, 2021 by AnotherFoodBlogger

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Sometimes the simplest things are the best and believe me that's doesn't just apply to cooking. Overthinking tends to be a common problem in many walks of life and that's why this week's post is a simple one that truly brings, well, a plate load of pleasure to the table! A big ol' bowl of delicious homemade fries!

Homemade Fries

Homemade Fries

As a child and truthfully only up until recently, fries meant frozen fries.  Now don't get me wrong, now there are some damn good frozen fry options out there.  I find there is something just a TOUCH healthier and also very satisfying about making them yourself.  Not to mention they only take about 15 - 20 minutes and correct me if I'm wrong frozen ones can usually take 20 - 30 minutes. Add a touch of seasoning salt and/or some spicy aioli and you are onto a winner.  On the note of spicy aioli head on over to my sweet potato wedges recipe and check out my aioli recipe there. It works great with these fries.

Kipfler Potatoes

I never knew what kipfler potatoes were until I moved to Brisbane.  Kinda embarrassing being an Irishman and not knowing about a type of potato!  Well, for those of you in the same boat here is a little "bio" on them.  They are long & narrow potatoes whose skin is is dusty yellow and they have a smooth waxy flesh.  From reading up they are apparently not great for frying or for chips but I'll tell you, and Mrs AnotherFoodBlogger will certainly agree, I have pan-fried them and used them regularly to make fries and they are perfect every time!

So, if you were planning on picking up a few bags of frozen fries for the family at the grocery store this weekend, then why not get a load of kipflers instead.  Get the kids to wash them and get them involved in making some delicious homemade fries.

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Homemade Fries

See you later shop bought fries - these guys are so quick and simple to make.  Oh and pretty darn tasty too!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Australian, Worldwide
Keyword: Homemade Fries
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 865kcal
Author: AnotherFoodBlogger
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Ingredients 

  • 6 kipfler potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Wash & dry potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes into wedges, insuring all are equal sizes. I usually cut mine in 1/2 and then into 1/4's or if they are slightly smaller then just in 1/2 and then into 1/3's.
    Homemade Fries
  • Toss them in a small amount of oil and lay out onto a baking tray.
  • Bake in the oven at 220c for 15-20 minutes (size depending).
  • Season with salt and bask in the glory of homemade fries!

Notes

 

Essential Tools

  • chopping board
  • sharp knife
  • baking tray

Tips/Tricks

  • ensure potatoes are cut to similar size so that they cook evenly
  • if you don't have kipfler potatoes then you can substitute red skinned potatoes or fingerlings as they are similarly waxy
  • if you want a more fluffy texture to your fries then you can use russet or maris piper potatoes
  • DON'T season the potatoes before cooking them as the salt will draw out the moisture and not allow them to crisp up well
  • seasoning them as soon as they are out of the oven is a must as the salt will coat the potatoes perfectly at this stage

Nutrition

Calories: 865kcal | Carbohydrates: 158g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 5278mg | Fiber: 31g | Vitamin C: 145.7mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 41.4mg
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  1. Alexandra

    February 14, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Who doesn't love fries!?
    And nothing beats homemade.
    Yum. Can't wait to try with your aioli.

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 14, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      That aioli is killer ?

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