Home Made French Fries

Have you ever tried making your own french fries? I am pretty partial to McDonalds french fries, but if these fries taste as good as they look I may change my mind! For the step by step recipe visit traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com

San Francisco Garlic Fries

nonstick cooking spray
2 1/4 lb russet potatoes, cut lengthwise into batons (see pics)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

To cut the fries – cut a small section off one side of the potato so you have a flat surface to begin your cutting. With that flat side down, slice the potato into 1/4 to 1/3-inch wedges, then stack the wedges and slice into 1/4 to 1/3-inch batons. (for a how to photo click here)

Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray two large, rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine the potatoes with 2 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the potatoes between the two baking sheets and spread in a single layer.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the fries are tender and browned (no need to flip or toss them while they’re in the oven but I did rotate the baking sheets a few times). Increase the oven temperature to 500 F and continue cooking until the fries are dark brown in spots, another 5 minutes or so.

Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil with the garlic and parsley in a large bowl. Add the hot fries and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.