"I have no problem heating a vat of beef tallow and frying up a batch of French fries when the situation calls for it, but sometimes we are craving fries and I'm not in the mood to make a mess out of my stove top. (I love you, tallow, but you drip everywhere.) These seasoned oven fries come out perfect every time."
- Jill Winger
Whether you're a farmer or a fan, it's easy to get behind these simple homemade fries when you have a craving you need to satisfy.
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The Prairie Homestead Cookbook
This homemade fries recipe comes from The Prairie Homestead Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Heritage Cooking in Any Kitchen by Jill Winger.
Splashing in the creek, chasing fireflies at dusk, and living life at the end of a dirt road. Nope, that wasn't my childhood. I wasn't raised a homesteader. In fact, I didn't even grow up out in the country.
Like many folks, I have homesteaders and farmers on branches of both sides of my family tree, but my childhood was spent in a regular little neighborhood on a small lot in rural northern Idaho - no acreage, no chickens, and no big red barns.
My upbringing may have been suburban, but I had a fascination with all things country right from the start. While all my friends were playing dress-up, I pushed a wheelbarrow around our tiny yard and pretended and pretended I was living on a farm and mucking stalls. (Yes, really.) The other girls giggled about their latest crush while I doodled sketches of my future barns and corrals.
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Jill recommends russet potatoes for making homemade fries but says red or Yukon Gold potatoes will work just as well.
How to Make Homemade Fries in the Oven
Ingredients
- potatoes - russet potatoes are preferred but you can also use red or Yukon Gold
- oil - grab your favorite olive oil or other neutral cooking oil
- parsley - dried parsley adds flavor to these homemade fries
- salt - fine sea salt is recommended but use what you have on hand
- paprika - we like this Castillo Spanish Pimentón
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- black pepper - add freshly ground black pepper to these easy homemade fries
Equipment
- prep bowls
- Santoku knife or apple slicer
- butcher block
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- sheet pan
Slice the Potatoes
Wash your hands with soap and water. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the potatoes into wedges using a knife or apple slicer. Transfer them to a large bowl.
Combine the Potatoes with the Other Ingredients
Measure the oil using a measuring cup and add it to the bowl. Then, use measuring spoons or your estimation skills to add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Toss the ingredients to coat evenly.
Transfer the Seasoned Potatoes to a Sheet Pan
Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a sheet pan or two. Place them in the oven.
Bake for 30 to 40 Minutes
Bake the potato wedges for 30 to 40 minutes. They should be browned and crispy on the edges when finished. Flip them one time while they're cooking for the best results. Turn off the oven.
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Homemade Fries in the Oven
Equipment
- Santoku Knife or apple slicer
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes 5 or 6 medium to large potatoes, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the Potatoes: Wash your hands with soap and water. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the potatoes into wedges using a knife or apple slicer. Transfer them to a large bowl.
- Combine the Potatoes with the Other Ingredients: Measure the oil using a measuring cup and add it to the bowl. Then, use measuring spoons to add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Toss the ingredients to coat evenly.
- Transfer the Seasoned Potatoes to a Sheet Pan: Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a sheet pan or two. Place them in the oven.
- Bake for 30 to 40 Minutes: Bake the potato wedges for 30 to 40 minutes. They should be browned and crispy on the edges when finished. Flip them one time while they're cooking for the best results. Turn off the oven.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/homemade-fries
Nutrition
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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