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  • kmstudio May 31, 2012 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Mmmm. Made me hungry! :)
  • biggking May 28, 2012 @ 2:35 am | delete
    i make different frenchfries
  • miauw99 May 18, 2012 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    you have a great lens, thank you for the info
  • Upon-Request May 9, 2012 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    I like to do mine a little wider and add cajun spice. :)
  • AshleySears May 7, 2012 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    I love this lense. We just started making our own fries, and this lense has a lot of awesome helpful tips.
  • tweeg Apr 29, 2012 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    8 piece wedge potatoes, freezer bag with enough olive oil coating them entirely, add your favorite spices,shake
  • nightcats Apr 20, 2012 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    I used to make home made fries when I was young. Now I don't eat fries at all. Gotta watch the weight and the cholesterol. I still love them, though.
  • acisni Apr 15, 2012 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    my grandmother made the best homemade fries ever! In the UK we call them chips - and chips are potato crisps.
  • squidoopets Apr 6, 2012 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    Homemade fries are a big favorite in our family too :)
  • sumu Apr 5, 2012 @ 2:22 am | delete
    i fry them in the veg oil for 10 min , but from inside they are so soft!
  • flinnie Apr 4, 2012 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Hi I make my homemade French fries the same way as you make yours,only I use a pot on the stove.Love homemade fries.
  • jercow75 Apr 3, 2012 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    They make electric potato peelers. That's just cool. Homemade fries are the best, but I do hate peeling potatoes. Thankfully I have helpers.
  • MelonyVaughan Apr 1, 2012 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Great lens with superb instructions. Well done!
  • tyrosine Apr 1, 2012 @ 11:59 am | delete
    now i know more about just deep frying those frozen fries :)
  • goo2eyes Mar 18, 2012 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    wash the fries and put them in this vegetable spin and dry plastic hand-operated thing. make sure not to overdo it. coming back to bring some angel blessings.
  • katlovestrouble Mar 14, 2012 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Broiled steak seasoning sprinkled on freshly cooked fries make them delicious.
  • LornsA178 Feb 18, 2012 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    I never soak my potatoes in water, I will do that next time. Thanks for this recipe.
  • Big_Joe Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Very cool lens, everyone loves french fries, and I think everyone will love this lens too... I do.
  • fullofshoes Feb 6, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    home made fries.... way too naughty... and nice!!
  • entertainmenteveryday Feb 5, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    I'll be trying your tips! Thanks :)
  • gonzalezdenise Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:00 am | delete
    Great lens.
  • Plethora_Reader Jan 24, 2012 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Have also made fries in the oven which are just as crispy without the deep frying oil. Maybe something to try.
  • dvdmoviereviews Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Im from the UK and we call them chips. My late dad made the best chips ever!! Plenty of s&v too (salt & vinegar). Awesome lens. Thanks
  • goo2eyes Jan 21, 2012 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    it is called pommes frites in french. if you are really craving for french fries and there are no fresh potatoes around nor bagful of frozen sliced potatoes, run to the next mcdonald's, burger king or wendy's and order a large portion of fries to quench your craving. in the end, you also order the burger and drinks with it. bon appetit!
  • cffutah Jan 18, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Great info here, haven't made homemade fries before but now am willing to try it.
  • kathysart Jan 17, 2012 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    I don't really fry them, I cut up the potatoes, toss them with olive oil, S&P, and parmesan cheese and put them in the microwave. That is the closest I get but wow I am craving fried ones now!
  • survivoryea Jan 5, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Fun lens and I learned how to make fries too!:>)
  • Buchamar Dec 12, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    Love the shirts too!
  • TheFrenchLife Nov 14, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    Awesome! I absolutely love French fries... the real ones :)
  • DebMartin Nov 9, 2011 @ 8:37 am | delete
    I have no tips except to fry outside on a beautiful summer day. Make it a picnic. Everything cooked outside tastes better, don't you think?
  • nigel7725 Nov 3, 2011 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Thanks for your Delicious Homemade French Fries Recipes.
  • Kate Nov 3, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I love to make homemade fries. I prefer to make them at home knowing what type of oil I am using instead of risking they were fried in peanut oil at fast food restaurants or general restaurants. I am allergic to peanut oil. Restaurants prefer to use peanut oil now these days because that oil is cheaper to buy in bulk than other types of oils. I have found I have been told no they do not use peanut oil and that not be the case when I had an allergic reaction later.
    This recipe is so easy and they definitely taste better and healthier homemade! One of these days I will get myself a deep fryer as I know it is easier to use one instead of stove top method.
  • ShirleySunshine Nov 1, 2011 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    Great tips for yummy fries! I absolutely hate large, thick soggy chips!
  • jenniferteacher Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:31 am | delete
    I haven't made fries in years (decades?) because I don't want to buy a deep fryer (too dangerous to my figure) and that's the only way I've ever made them. I'll have to try the stove top method, though... No healthier, but enough effort that I don't think it will be a habit, when I could just toss the potatoes in a pan with some meat and let them roast.
  • Pennyseeker Oct 23, 2011 @ 12:58 am | delete
    Nice tips!
  • tokyonights7 Oct 7, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    I'm not much of a cook, but I think even I could manage this recipe! xx
  • 4EVERSTRONG Oct 2, 2011 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    HOMEMADE FRIES ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!
  • pawpaw911 Sep 12, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Gotta love homemade fries.
  • Staceysk Sep 10, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Homemade fries are the best for poutine too.
  • JennySui Sep 7, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    It is so easy to make them so i think everyone should try them.
  • Joie Aug 30, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Hurray! Thanks to you, Gerald can eat french fries again! (That is, as soon as I get busy and make them, lol! Maybe we can learn how together.) The only place he can order fries that we know of is Inn-N-Out Burger, where everything's made from scratch. And we don't have one of those in our city. Thank you SO much!!! :D
  • mrducksmrnot Aug 22, 2011 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Very nice lens and one of the best foods (homemade that is) tater's that is. I'm from the South and call em tater's. Thanks for sharing.
  • JziE Aug 15, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    I can do that
  • SereneSea Jul 15, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    So easy to prepare and I end up buying them.
  • LubosLabik Jul 15, 2011 @ 3:55 am | delete
    Nice lens, so easy and still very nice to read. I think I will make some tonight.
  • chitownchef Jul 14, 2011 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Not a bad recipe but the real way to make french fries (you know.. the french fries at restaurants that are unbelievably delicious and crisp) is as follows. Heat peanut oil to 375. Wash potatoes thoroughly and peel (or leave the peels on if you prefer). Cut potatoes into 1/4" x 1/4" thickness. Soak in cold water to prevent oxidation. Pat dry with towels. Fry in oil until you can break one by pressing it, this doesn't mean fry them until tender, the fries should still be undercooked in the center. After you've fried them, put them in the freezer or refrigerator until they've completely cooled. Now, fry them a second time until they are golden. They should be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Sprinkle with salt and serve alongside some aoili or plain. NOT WITH KETCHUP.
  • charmilbrettdotcom Jul 5, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    deep fry for a while, then, pull basket up and let drain, then place back into the oil for a few minutes. the outside gets crisp, while the inside becomes goooshie... [mmm] then, for a great flavor, put some Hormel Chili and some Nacho Cheese on them for an 'out of this world' taste sensation!
  • GrammaLinda Jul 5, 2011 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Rolling them in cornmeal first gives them a crisper texture.
  • blanckj Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    I've used a deep fryer and the pot on the stove. It depends on my mood. I usually bake the frozen ones though. I cheat; I spray them down good with cooking spray and they get to bake in oil which gets them nice and crispy.
  • gypsyman27 Jun 7, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    I bake them in the oven from time to time. I sprinkle them with canola oil before baking and then I season them. Great lens, good information. See you around the galaxy...
  • g8kepr Jun 3, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
    Nice information and a fun topic. Thanks!
  • bikerchickie May 30, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    I would appreciate it if you could change the title of your lens to How To Make Homemade Belgian fries, please, since we are the ones who invented them, not the French.

    I'm kidding :)

    When I was a kid, we never had anything but homemade fries. My mom always made them from scratch. Now that I'm an adult (or something like it), I never make my own fries. There's a "friterie" down the road that makes the best fries in the world.
  • UKGhostwriter May 19, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Very interesting! good lens
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Mar 22, 2011 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    Sorry, it was all good, except the part about pealing them! Oh, no. Whether home or bought in a restaurant; fries must have peals. Potatoes must have peals. I leave them on mashed and potato salad! yum!

    But thanks for the information
  • nightcats Mar 18, 2011 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    I used to make french fries from scratch when I was cooking for a family. Now I cook for myself and French Fries are on the no-no list, according to my doctor. Sigh. Sure do love them though.
  • miaponzo Feb 16, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    Some people like to freeze them before frying and others like to dredge them. :)
  • scar4 Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:00 am | delete
    Thanks, I enjot this lens!
  • joanv334 Jan 27, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing!
  • jojokaya Jan 27, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    I have made them in the oven and no salt at all...Sodium free...hmm yummy
  • JanisRemaxRealtor Jan 23, 2011 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    I have made them in the oven with olive oil, rosemary - I have made the frozen kind, I have done oven and oil on the stove. Today I try my new deep fryer! I am very excited about it! I have been looking at a bunch of websites, food network, etc., and they all say to fry twice - once at the lower temp then again at a higher temp to crisp up.
  • BigGirlBlue Jan 3, 2011 @ 1:19 am | delete
    We've been making homemade french fries on the stove for decades but we are not so snobbish to not pick up a bag of McCains occasional. LOL
  • stuhaynes Dec 29, 2010 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    pre fry 'til chips are soft, take out of oil and put in a cap with a lid, and shake. Leave while preparing meal. Put into hot oil one minute before required. Result, crispy chips that are fluffy inside. Simples
  • ChrisDay Dec 28, 2010 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    I'm definitely going to give these authentic Fries a go - however, I'm nervous of the potential fire risk of hot oil on the hob.
  • WildFacesGallery Nov 15, 2010 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    I've made them before but they didn't quite work out. Not sure what I did wrong, now that I read your directions I still have no idea. Perhaps I should just try it again and see what happens. We particularly like seasoned fries.
  • Momsbusy247 Nov 13, 2010 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Funny thing is, as a kid I hated french fries, I know I was the only kid in the world who did. But, now as adult I love them! I also really love sweet potato fries, they are yummy.
  • WhiteOak50 Oct 4, 2010 @ 6:04 am | delete
    My favorite, favorite thing to do with fries is sprinkle Ms. Dash seasonings over them and pepper. AND I love dipping them in mustard! Yum, now I want some french fries and it is only 7 AM. (laughs)
  • thesuccess Oct 2, 2010 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    This is now on my list of things I've never done but will do now!
  • Wooden-Crosses Sep 17, 2010 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    I'm from the country where fries were INVENTED... (which is actually Belgium!!! NOT France!!)

    Anyway :)

    As an authority on fries I can tell you this looks about right, good job!
  • lakeerieartists Sep 16, 2010 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    I can't eat these right now that I am dieting, but I can drool over them. :)
  • Flynn_the_Cat Sep 10, 2010 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Ha, my dad makes wedges sometimes :D But mostly we prefer roast potatoes... which I always get 'volunteered' to make!
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 10, 2010 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Oh, how I need this lens! I am adding it to the featured lenses on my new Baked Potato lens :) Thanks! Btw, totally awesome lens!
  • Tipi Sep 10, 2010 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Oh, make the ketchup and mayo! Yes, deep fried is best!!!
  • Mickie_G Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Make those fries and try dipping them in mayo! Love it.
  • sema Sep 8, 2010 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    I do my french fries in a similar way to what you have given.Homemade French fries is a favorite with the children and I make them often as an evening snack.
  • michelle89 Sep 8, 2010 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    Yumm! Going to try some of these fries for dinner tonight, thanks!
  • tssfacts Sep 8, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    Growing up we had potatoes very single evening meal. I like them most anyway except in soup. Fries was always and still is a treat.
  • SquidooKimberly Sep 8, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    I have a ten gallon pail of potatoes to cook and freeze so this will definitely come in handy!
  • capriliz Sep 8, 2010 @ 11:54 am | delete
    I bake our french fries, too. But partybuzz is right - baked fries do not measure up to the real french fried potatoes!
  • partybuzz Aug 23, 2010 @ 9:14 am | delete
    My family always preferred homemade french fries, and I used a pot on the stove, but would loved to have had a deep fryer. These days, I spray the cut potatoes with oil, and bake them. (don't peel them either). It's more healthy, but not nearly as tasty! :)
  • poutine Jul 23, 2010 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Just lensrolled to:

    Quebec And Poutine Go So Well Together

    The Humble Little Potato Is Not So Humble Anymore
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 23, 2010 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    We make ours in the oven, they're almost as good as deep fried. Maybe I ought to do a page on them, hmmmm.....
  • Aretha Franklin Mar 23, 2010 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    By Far, The Best Homemade Fry Dish that I have ever consumed was what was called "The Key West Pizza", I had it at "Kutcharitaville Key West Cafe", The Best that You Could Ever Hope to Eat! ....A Big Cast Iron Pan Loaded With All Natural Homemade Fries called "Beach Potatoes" Loaded with chopped Onions and Covered with their Famous Black Bean Chile, then A Big Pile of Jack an Cheddar Cheese Melted on the top! ..."WOW" What a Feast that is. Hell, you could feed 4 or more people out of that pan full of lip smacking Deliciousness. Cool Off With a Huge slice of Kutchie Pelaez's, "World's Greatest Key Lime Pie"....Who could ask for more?

    ............................Aretha Franklin
  • HorseAndPony Feb 18, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Not sure if I will make them but they sound delicious. We are originally from Pittsburgh and grew up eating fries on sandwiches http://www.primantibrothers.com/ and our steak salads are served with fries.
  • prosperity66 Nov 23, 2009 @ 1:51 am | delete
    French fries were born in Belgium. I sometimes buy frozen fries and sometimes do them myself. But fries are really tasty when fried in BEEF GREASE... not in oil... Anyway, this tradition tends to disappear but they really are tastier fried in such grease.
    Best way to eat fries: salt and mayonnaise :D
    Best way to serve: mussles and fries, steack, archiduc or pepper sauce and fries, last but not least - don't worry, we're not cannibals: American and fries. "American" --> minced steack, mayonnaise, egg yolk, seasoning.
    Wonderful lens!
    Dom.
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 14, 2009 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    My kids want french fries. i am glad I found this lens. I am going to make them some. Yum! Love the recipe!
  • Laniann Aug 14, 2009 @ 7:17 am | delete
    No secret just the basic method - works every time. 5*s
  • hlkljgk Aug 8, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    i love making homemade baked sweet potato fries. mmm...
  • dinesh Jun 25, 2009 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    the fires are good
  • lifestylefood Apr 4, 2009 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Genuine French Dressing
    3 tablespoons good quality olive oil

    1/8 tablespoon salt

    Dash of pepper

    1 tablespoon wine vinegar

    Mix all the ingredients together, and
    Mix well with a wire whisk and serve immediately. An alternative way to mix dressing is in a jar with a sealed top - simply add all the ingredients and shake vigorously for 30 seconds .
    also learn Basic French Dressing on http://www.gourmandia.com
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 16, 2009 @ 11:32 am | delete
    I remember making homemade French Fries with my mother as a little girl. Now I am passing the knowledge down to my children. We rarely eat fried foods now but once a year or so we pick something to fry and homemade fries are one of my favorites.
  • TheInfamous7 Jan 22, 2009 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    A great lens rms!! Just so happens im killing time blessing splendid lenses before doing some home made chips for my drunken girlfon her way back from partying!! :-) However, im leaving the skin on and doing fat chips n melthing cheese over the top..but this is still a great lens!! :-) x
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 10, 2009 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    I love French fries. I know I shouldn't eat them, but...
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • jfield Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:10 am | delete
    I fry mine twice--a nice par-cook in about 300 degree oil followed by a finishing fry at about 375 degrees. Salt 'em while they're hot, and pour on the malt vinegar:-)
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 2, 2008 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    I'm lucky, Rick prepares, peels, cuts and makes our french fries! He's wanted to make sweet potato fries for a while, but haven't got around to it yet. Tip? I heard that if you soak your cut fries overnight first in vinager water, it makes a crispier fry (haven't tried that yet though)
  • johndilbeck Jul 29, 2008 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    I don't think I've ever met a French fry that didn't try to dip itself in ketchup and jump down my throat!

    I have to admit to getting lazy and cooking frozen fries in a microwave. I can get a plateful of (almost) tasty fries in 6.5 minutes.

    They aren't as good as when I fried real potato strips in a FryDaddy or baked them in an oven, but they make a nice snack when I'm working in the middle of the night.

    My mouth is watering just thinking about warm, crispy French fries!
  • utradesports Jul 29, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Made some fried dough this weekend. It is time for me to make some good old fashion french fries. My Mom used to make them all the time. The ones in the bag were too expensive. 5/5*
  • Carol Mar 21, 2010 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    How do you make your fried dough?
  • utradesports Jul 29, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Made some fried dough this weekend. It is time for me to make some good old fashion french fries. My Mom used to make them all the time. The ones in the bag were too expensive. 5/5*
  • EverythingMouse Jul 19, 2008 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    I love homemade fries. They taste so much better than the restaurant ones, and of course you know exactly which type and how much oil is being used when you make them yourself.
  • SusanVillasLewis Jul 18, 2008 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    We quit eating french fries several years ago thanks to my low-carb way of eating. But when I made fries, we did thick cut with the skins left on and cooked them in the oven. Totally yummy and a lot less mess. Homemade fries are the bomb!
  • Susan52 Jul 18, 2008 @ 10:44 am | delete
    I've rarely met a french fry I didn't like, but your homemade version sounds best!

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