Another money saver! Rather than going out and spending a few dollars on some french fries, why not make your own? I bought two potatoes for half a buck and it could have fed two! So scrumptious too.. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 russet potatoes, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
water
canola oil
garlic powder
salt
paprika
chili powder
parsley
Directions
Holding the potato horizontally, cut 1/2 inch off one end to create a flat side. Next, hold the potato so that it's standing tall on the flat end. Cut potato into 1/2 inch slices. Create consistently shaped french fries by stacking a few slices on top of each other and slicing each into about 1/3 inch slices.
Blanch potatoes by placing them into a large pot and adding just enough water so that all are covered. Lightly salt the water and boil for 3-5 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Drain potatoes and place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Preheat oven to 350. Wrap garlic in a loose ball of aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Once timer is up, turn off the heat and leave the garlic in the oven until ready for use.
Extract water from the potatoes by wrapping a handful at a time in paper towels. If you like, you can let the potatoes air dry but it's not necessary. Extracting water makes for crisper fries and also minimizes splattering while frying.
Using a heavy pot, heat enough canola oil so that it's 1-2 inches deep. You'll know that the oil is ready for frying when you sprinkle a drop of water into the pot and it quickly snaps up. Use tongs to drop fries into the oil. Don't add too many at once, only about a handful at a time. Let fry for about 5 minute or until golden brown. While they are frying, prepare a plate with paper towels to allow the fries to drain. Sprinkle with garlic and scant amounts of each seasoning and serve hot!
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