Spoon University Logo
IMG 2527
IMG 2527
Recipes

3 Ways to Make Homemade Fries

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Gonzaga chapter.

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

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Photo by Claire Couron

    Cut potato into strips.

  3. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  4. Photo by Claire Couron

    Place strips on greased foil-lined baking sheet.

  5. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  6. Photo by Claire Couron

    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

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Photo by Claire Couron

    Cut potato into strips.

  3. Photo by Claire Couron

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

     

  4. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  5. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  6. Photo by Claire Couron

    Remove from oven and enjoy.

Dessert Oven-Baked Fries

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Photo by Claire Couron

    Cut potato into strips.

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

  3. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  4. Photo by Claire Couron

    Place fries on greased foil-lined baking sheet.

  5. Photo by Claire Couron

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

  6. Photo by Claire Couron

    Remove from oven and enjoy.

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