3 Ways to Make Homemade Fries

As soon as I realized I could make an entire plate of fries for dinner, my whole life changed.

Okay, I’m being dramatic. But recently I’ve become obsessed with homemade fries. They’re cheap, healthy(ish), and pretty hard to f*** up. But the best part about making fries at home is they’re customizable. Check out these versions and welcome to your new favorite snack.

Spicy Oven-Baked Fries

• Prep Time:10 minutes
• Cook Time:40-45 minutes
• Total Time:50-55 minutes
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large russet potato
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 425°F.

• Step 2

  Cut potato into strips.

  

• Step 3

  Toss potato strips in olive oil, salt, lemon pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.

  

• Step 4

  Place strips on greased foil-lined baking sheet.

  

• Step 5

  Bake fries for 45 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

  

• Step 6

  Remove from oven and enjoy.

  #SpoonTip: Enjoy these with hot sauce for an extra kick, or a cream sauce to balance the flavors. 

  

Traditional Oven-Baked Fries

• Prep Time:10 minutes
• Cook Time:40-45 minutes
• Total Time:50-55 minutes
• Servings:1 serving
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large russet potato
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 425°F.

• Step 2

  Cut potato into strips.

  

• Step 3

  Toss potato strips in olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

   

  

• Step 4

  Place fries on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.

  

• Step 5

  Bake fries for 45 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

  

• Step 6

  Remove from oven and enjoy.

  

Dessert Oven-Baked Fries

• Prep Time:10 minutes
• Cook Time:40-45 minutes
• Total Time:50-55 minutes
• Servings:1
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large russet potato
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 425°F.

• Step 2

  Cut potato into strips.

  #SpoonTip: This recipe would also be awesome with sweet potatoes. 

  

• Step 3

  Toss potato strips in canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  

• Step 4

  Place fries on greased foil-lined baking sheet.

  

• Step 5

  Bake fries for 45 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

  

• Step 6

  Remove from oven and enjoy.

  #SpoonTip: Try dipping these in frosting, or drizzle them with agave syrup.