Potato Corkscrews

How to make Potato Corkscrews Recipe - Thin and tasty, Potato Corkscrews are fun to make, especially for children.

Ingredients:
2 fresh No. 1 Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes (12 to 15 ounces each)
2 teaspoons white vinegar
Peanut oil
Sea salt

Method:
Peel the potatoes. Using a good clean potato peeler, cut long curly strips lengthwise from the potato. Alternately, an apple peeler also works great for this.

Place the potato strips in a large bowl filled with cold water. Add the vinegar and swirl the potatoes around to remove excess starch. Drain the water. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.

In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, add the potato curls to the hot oil.

Cook for about 3 minutes until crisp and brown. Using a basket, remove the potato corkscrews from the oil, shaking to remove any excess. Spread the potato curls on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain.

Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute and then salt. Serve immediately or store in a covered container for up to three days.

Potato Corkscrews

Fontina and Sun dried Tomato Fries

How to make Fontina and Sun dried Tomato Fries Recipe - Fontina’s salty, nutty taste is something that I often crave.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries or Oven Fries
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup grated fontina cheese

Method:
In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the mixture just to a boil. While constantly stirring, add small handfuls of the grated cheese, stirring constantly until it melts. Pour over prepared french fries to serve.

Fontina and Sun dried Tomato Fries

Chocolate and French Fries

How to make Chocolate and French Fries Recipe - French fries and chocolate are one of those strange combinations that defy expectations and taste delicious together for a decadent treat. This rich and nuanced chocolate sauce is also great on ice cream.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, or Oven Fries
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup high quality cocoa
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chocolate pieces, stirring frequently to melt. Once melted, whisk in the sugar and cocoa, followed by the cream. Continue to stir, bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in the salt and vanilla. Serve warm as a dipping sauce for the prepared french fries.

Chocolate and French Fries

Pesto French Fries

How to make Pesto French Fries Recipe - Pesto has an intense flavor that perfectly complements the starchy french fry. For an easy shortcut, use a quality prepared pesto from the grocery store.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, or Oven Fries
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or other hard cheese

Method:
Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Process until a paste forms. While pulsing the food processor, slowly pour in olive oil until combined with paste.

Make fries according to directions. Mix pesto with hot fries and toss to coat. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

Pesto French Fries

Oven Asparagus Fries

How to make Oven Asparagus Fries Recipe - While probably not considered a true fry, this very easy recipe is delicious, healthy, and perfect paired with an easy-to-make lemon butter sauce.

Ingredients:
2 pounds tender young asparagus, washed and trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Sea salt
Fresh black pepper
Lemon Butter Sauce

Method:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.

Toss the asparagus with the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes and serve immediately. Pair with Lemon Butter Sauce.

Oven Asparagus Fries

Nacho Fries

How to make Nacho Fries Recipe - A meal in itself, Nacho Fries are a heartier alternative to the tortilla chip variety.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle Fries
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups cooked shredded beef, warmed
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 can black olives, drained and sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 cup guacamole
Bottled salsa

Method:
Make fries according to directions and place on an ovenproof serving platter. Top with shredded cheeses and beef. Broil on high, six inches from the broiler, for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve with salsa for dipping.

Nacho Fries

Cincinnati Chili Cheese French Fries

How to make Cincinnati Chili Cheese French Fries Recipe - Cincinnati chili is a unique regional meat stew that doesn’t rely on traditional chili powder for flavor. Served most famously over spaghetti, it is also delicious over fries.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries or Oven Fries
1 (15-ounce) can Cincinnati chili (no beans) or other beanless chili
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely minced

Method:
Heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat. Make fries according to directions. Divide among serving plates. Pour chili over hot french fries and top with cheese and minced onion.

Cincinnati Chili Cheese French Fries

Green Chile French Fries

How to make Green Chile French Fries Recipe - The full flavor of green chiles is balanced by the fresh, salty queso blanco. You can find canned tomatillos at a Latin food market or in the ethnic section of some supermarkets.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle Fries
1 small can green chiles, undrained
1 small can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup crumbled queso blanco or queso fresco
Fresh cilantro (optional)

Method:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the green chiles, tomatillos, garlic, pepper, and cumin.

Saute for 5 minutes until heated and fragrant. Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Reheat in saucepan if necessary.

Pour chile sauce over servings of prepared fries and top with the crumbled queso. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Green Chile French Fries

Pub Onion Rings

How to make Pub Onion Rings Recipe - Onion rings always seem to be the upgrade to french fries. The hearty beer batter on these rings makes them a great appetizer for a casual meal.

Ingredients:
12 ounces amber ale
2 cups flour
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large sweet onions
Peanut oil
Ranch Dressing

Method:
Whisk together all of the ingredients in a large bowl except the onions.

Slice the onions into rings about 3/4 inch thick. Separate into rings and dip into the batter. Using tongs, place small batches of onion rings in the deep-fryer and cook at 365 degrees F for about 4 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Ranch Dressing.

Pub Onion Rings

Sweet Onion French Fries

How to make Sweet Onion French Fries Recipe - Mild, yet full of flavor, these sweet onion fries are a quick and easy way to create an unexpected combination. This is a great side dish to classic Southern chicken and waffles.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle Fries
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup American Parmesan grated cheese
Sweet Onion Mayonnaise

Method:
Sauté the onion in a skillet with the butter for 3 minutes over mediumhigh heat until just beginning to soften.

Add the prepared french fries in batches to a large mixing bowl and toss with the onion mixture and the Parmesan cheese. Serve with Sweet Onion Mayonnaise.

Sweet Onion French Fries

Balsamic Pommes Frites and Pork Chop

How to make Balsamic Pommes Frites and Pork Chop Recipe - French fries need not be only a fast-food fare. The sweet and rich flavor of the balsamic reduction soaks into the potato for an elegant, easy-to-make dinner.

Ingredients:
2 fresh No. 1 Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes (12 to 15 ounces each)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 boneless pork chops
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

Method:
Peel and slice the potatoes in rectangular strips 3/4 inch wide by 1/4 inch high. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and bring to about 350 degrees F. Add the potato strips in a single layer and fry until soft, about 8 minutes. Remove potatoes and keep warm in a 250 degrees F oven.

Rub salt into both sides of the pork chops and add to skillet. Reduce heat and cook over medium for about 6 minutes per side or until 155 degrees F is reached internally at the thickest part of the chop as shown by a meat thermometer.

Turn heat to low and add the balsamic vinegar. Reduce for about 2 minutes until thickened. Remove the pork chops and add the cooked potatoes, stirring to coat with the balsamic reduction. Garnish with the chopped fresh rosemary and serve immediately.

Balsamic Pommes Frites and Pork Chop

Fresh Green Bean Fries

How to make Fresh Green Bean Fries Recipe - This twist on the french fry combines a savory taste of summer with a pleasant crunch.

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and snapped
2 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
Peanut oil
Horseradish Sauce

Method:
Mix the eggs in a shallow dish. Combine the panko crumbs with the salt and white pepper in another dish.

In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature.

In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, dredge the green beans in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumb mixture.

Using kitchen tongs, add the green beans to the hot oil in small batches. Cook for about 5 minutes until crisp and slightly brown. Using a basket, remove the green beans from the oil, shaking to remove any excess. Spread the green beans on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Serve with Horseradish Sauce.

Fresh Green Bean Fries

Texas Cheddar French Fries

How to make Texas Cheddar French Fries Recipe - My first introduction to true cheddar fries happened in Dallas at a local lunch spot famous for bowls of fries piled high with cheese, bacon, and jalapeños served with a healthy side of homemade ranch dressing.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries or Homestyle Fries
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 small can jalapeño pepper slices, drained
Ranch Dressing

Method:
Divide prepared fries among six individual ovenproof bowls. Top each with 1/3 cup shredded cheese, a little crumbled bacon, and a few jalapeño slices. Place in a broiler on high for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve with Ranch Dressing on the side for dipping.

Texas Cheddar French Fries

Oven Sweet Potato Chips

How to make Oven Sweet Potato Chips Recipe - Healthy and delicious, sweet potatoes are full flavored enough that a simple toss in olive oil with a little dash of cumin is all that is needed to make a delicious chip.

Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes or yams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
Teriyaki Mayonnaise

Method:
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, round slices about 1/8 inch thick.

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, and salt. Add the sweet potato slices and toss to coat.

Dump the slices onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until the edges begin to blacken. Serve with Teriyaki Mayonnaise.

Buffalo French Fries

How to make Buffalo French Fries Recipe - These spicy and tangy fries have a puffy, crispy shell that is complemented by the blue cheese dip that also tastes great with traditional hot wings.

Ingredients:
6 fresh Russet potatoes
Peanut oil
1 cup flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sea salt
Blue Cheese Dip

Method:
Peel and cut the potatoes into 3 inch lengths about 1/2 inch square using a knife with a sharp blade.

In a deep-fryer, or heavy pot, preheat the peanut oil to 325 degrees F. Add the cut potatoes and cook about 5 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain the excess oil; spread the slices on a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Set aside.

Combine the flour, buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and spices in a bowl and mix well.

Increase the temperature of the peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, coat the potato pieces with the batter.

Add the battered potatoes to the hot oil using cooking tongs, being careful not to overcrowd the fries. Cook for about 5 minutes until crisp and slightly brown. Using a basket remove the potatoes slices from the oil, shaking to remove any excess. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute before salting with sea salt. Serve with Blue Cheese Dip.

Buffalo French Fries

Garlic French Fries

How to make Garlic French Fries Recipe - A longtime staple of ballparks and stadiums, garlic fries are simple to make and delicious to eat. Substitute 1/2 teaspoon of prepared diced garlic in place of each clove for an easy-to-store alternative to fresh garlic.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle
Fries
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Method:
Sauté the garlic in the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat until the garlic is translucent. Remove from heat and add rosemary and parsley.

Make fries according to directions. When fries are finished cooking, instead of salt toss with garlic mixture in a large bowl.

Garlic French Fries

Parmesan French Fries

How to make Parmesan French Fries Recipe - Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley combine for a simple, yet delicious fry that is a great accompaniment to a juicy grilled burger or steak.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or other Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Method:
Make fries according to directions. When fries are finished cooking, toss with the Parmesan cheese and parsley instead of salt. This recipe is particularly good with a thicker cut fry.

Parmesan French Fries

Philly Cheese French Fries

How to make Philly Cheese French Fries Recipe - Derived from the famous cheese steak sandwich, this recipe is a quick way to add flavor to fries for a game night party.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries or Drive-in Fries
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, minced
1 bottle Cheez Whiz

Method:
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, cook the butter and onion until brown. Heat the Cheez Whiz in the microwave following instructions on the label. In individual paper trays or bowls, place servings of prepared french fries and top with Cheez Whiz followed by the sautéed onion.

Philly Cheese French Fries

Beach French Fries

How to make Beach French Fries Recipe - Served on the boardwalks of Atlantic beaches, these simple fries are a taste of summer.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries or Drive-in Fries
Old Bay Seasoning
Apple cider vinegar

Method:
Make fries according to directions. When fries are finished cooking, sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning instead of salt. Serve in a paper cup, dousing liberally with apple cider vinegar.

Beach French Fries

Cajun Style French Fries

How to make Cajun Style French Fries Recipe - Once you’ve mastered the art of the simple fry, you can take it up a notch simply by substituting different spice mixes for salt. These Cajun-Style Fries are a good place to start.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle Fries
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
Dash ground cloves

Method:
Combine all spices and store in a covered container. Place in a shaker to sprinkle on prepared fries in place of salt. Serve Cajun-Style Fries with ketchup.

Cajun Style French Fries

Homestyle French Fry

How to make Homestyle French Fry Recipe - If I could have just one type of fry, this would be it. Skin-on potato fries have an earthy taste that goes well with just about any comfort food. The slight tang of buttermilk and the battered crunch of these fries should not be missed.

Ingredients:
6 fresh Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes (12 to 15 ounces each)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Peanut oil
Sea salt
Barbecue Mayonnaise

Cut and Rinse:
Scrub and wash the potatoes. Leaving the skin on, cut the potatoes into lengths a little less than 1/2 inch square using a knife with a sharp blade or a fry cutter. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl filled with cold water. Swirl the potatoes around. Drain and repeat. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.

Mix:
Combine the flour, garlic salt, and baking powder in a large ziplock bag. Pour the buttermilk in a bowl.

Fry:
In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, dunk the potato slices in the buttermilk and then add to the ziplock bag. Carefully seal the bag and then shake with the flour mixture until coated. Add the coated potato slices to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp. Using a basket, remove from the fryer, shaking the basket to remove excess oil. Spread on paper towels. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute before salting. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with Barbecue Mayonnaise. Serves 6

Homestyle French Fry

Sweet French Fry

How to make Sweet French Fry Recipe - The sweet potato or yam (the oranger, softer variety) is rich in vitamins and taste. I like to think of the sweet potato as a dessert that is part of the meal.

Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes or yams
1/2 cup Vanilla Sugar*
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Vegetable oil
Caramel Sauce

Method:
*Make Vanilla Sugar by storing several cups of sugar in a closed container for at least a week with a vanilla bean that has been split open. Vanilla Sugar is great for use in all types of desserts.

Cut:
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into lengths about 1/4 inch square using a knife with a sharp blade.

Mix:
Mix the Vanilla Sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.

Fry:
In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the vegetable oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, add the sliced sweet potatoes to the hot oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until crisp and brown. Using a basket, remove the sweet potato fries from the oil, shaking to remove excess oil. Spread the fries on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Repeat for the remaining batches. Serve with Caramel Sauce. Serves 6

Sweet French Fry

Oven Fry

How to make Oven Fry Recipe - Oven fries often are seen as the compromise fry: better for you, but not as tasty. This doesn’t have to be the case. Properly prepared oven fries can stand tall in the pantheon of classic french fries.

Ingredients:
6 fresh thin-skinned red potatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon paprika
Sea salt
Black pepper to taste
Homemade Ketchup

Method:
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick cook spray and place in the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Cut:
Scrub and wash the potatoes. Cut them lengthwise into wedges, halving and then quartering to create 8 fries from each potato.

Mix:
In a mixing bowl combine the olive oil, parsley, and paprika. Add the potato wedges and toss to coat. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and dump the potatoes from the bowl onto the sheet, spreading in a single layer.

Bake:
Return baking sheet to oven and bake potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring the potatoes and shaking the pan occasionally. Cook until the potatoes are brown on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve with Homemade Ketchup. Serves 6

Oven Fry

Drive in French Fry

How to make Drive-in French Fry Recipe - The automobile revolutionized just about everything, including the way we eat. The drive-in and its closely related cousin the drive-thru took America’s love of the car and combined it with french fries, which are perfect for eating at the wheel. Who hasn’t reached into the bottom of the bag while driving to pull out fingerfuls of hot fries to eat?

Ingredients:
8 fresh Kennebec potatoes (Russet Burbank may be substituted)
Vegetable oil
Sea salt
Fry Sauce

Cut and Rinse:
Peel the potatoes and cut them into lengths about 1/4 inch square using a knife with a sharp blade or a fry cutter. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl filled with cold water. Swirl the potatoes around. Drain and repeat. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.

Fry:
In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the vegetable oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until crisp and slightly brown. Using a basket, remove the potato slices from the oil, shaking to remove excess oil. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute before salting. Serve with Fry Sauce. Serves 6

Drive in French Fry

Essential French Fry

How to make Essential French Fry Recipe - This is the starting point the basic french fry that is crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. This is the fry perfected in street stands for over two centuries in Belgium and France. Master this fry and you’ll have no problem finding friends.

Ingredients:
6 fresh No. 1 Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes (12 to 15 ounces each)
2 teaspoons white vinegar
Peanut oil
Sea salt

Cut and Rinse:
Peel the potatoes and cut them into lengths a little less than 1/2 inch square using a knife with a sharp blade or a fry cutter. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl filled with cold water. Add the vinegar and swirl the potatoes around. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Swirl the potatoes again and drain the water. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.

First Fry:
In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 315 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender but not brown. Using a basket, remove the potato slices from the oil, shaking to remove excess oil. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. At this point the potato slices should be refrigerated at least 1 hour, uncovered, or as long as overnight. You can also freeze the blanched slices at this stage for up to 1 month in a well-sealed freezer bag.

Second Fry:
When you are ready to serve the fries, reheat the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the potato slices for about 4 minutes until crispy and golden. (If using frozen potatoes, allow them to thaw before frying.) Remove from the fryer, shaking the basket to remove excess oil. Spread on paper towels. Allow the fries to stand for 1 minute before salting. Serve with any of the accompaniments in the Dips and Sauces chapter as desired. Serves 6

Essential French Fry