Things You'll Need
Baked:
2 large baking potatoes
2 ½ tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder.
Baking sheet
Sharp knife
Bowl
Fried:
3 tbsp. sugar
1 cup water
1 large baking potato
3 cups vegetable oil
Salt
Bowl
Deep Fryer
Paper towels
Nothing beats a hot, crisp French fry with a juicy burger at a summer barbecue. Of course, in all honesty, just the hot French fries are tasty enough. You can make delicious French fries at home with very little effort. A deep fryer method uses fewer ingredients to make hot and crispy fries. Or, instead of dealing with a deep fryer and the added calories of French fries cooked in oil, bake your homemade fries in the oven. Baked fries allow for more seasoning options and are a softer French fry.
Baked French Fries
Step 2
Slice the potatoes into either thick wedges or thin slices depending on your preference.
Step 3
Mix the potato slices with the seasoning mixture to fully coat the potatoes.
Step 4
Spread the potato slices on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 450 F.
Deep Fryer French Fries
Step 2
Slice the potato into thin strips and place them in the sugar and water mixture for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 4
Add the potato strips to the deep fryer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. The longer you cook the fries, the crispier they will be.
Step 5
Pat the strips dry with paper towels to get rid of excess oil, sprinkle with salt and serve hot.