Best Spice Essentials Zesty French Fry Seasoning Recipes

BEST EVER FRENCH FRY SEASONING

Steps:

• These instructions apply to frozen or fresh homemade french fries.

FRENCH FRY SEASONING

Steps:

• Whisk garlic salt, onion salt, salt, and paprika together in a bowl. Transfer to a sealable container for storage.

CAJUN FRIES (CAJUN FRENCH FRY SEASONING)

Steps:

• Set out a large bowl of ice water. Cut the potatoes into long strips 1/3 to 1/2 inch wide. You can leave the peel on the potatoes to add a little texture on the sides, or peel them first. Once each potato is cut into fries, submerge the potato strips in the ice water. Soak the fries in cold water for a minimum of one hour, but the longer the better. You can even soak them overnight for extra crispy fries. (Pulling the excess starches out of the potatoes with cold water gives the fries the best crispy on the outside, soft in the middle texture.)
• Meanwhile set out a small bowl. Measure and combine all the ingredients for the french fry seasoning. Mix well.
• When ready to fry, remove the potato strips from the cold water. Lay them out flat on paper towels and pat dry. (They need to be well-dried before going in the oil to avoid splatter.) Set a large saucepot on the stovetop. Add 2 quarts of fry oil to the pot, and attach a cooking thermometer to the side of the pot.
• Turn the heat to medium and wait for the fry oil to reach 310° F.
• Set a large rimmed baking sheet to the side of the pot lined with paper towels to hold the fries.
• Once the oil is hot, use a skimmer to lower 1 to 2 portions of fries down into the hot oil. Stir well and fry for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown. Use the skimmer to move the fries to the holding tray. Immediately sprinkle with fry seasoning and shake to coat.
• Repeat with several more small batches. Adjust the temperature as needed to keep the oil around 300°F. You can place the tray of fries in a 200°F oven to keep warm if desired.

SPICE ESSENTIALS: ZESTY FRENCH FRY SEASONING

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Storage of homemade condiments and spices Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in "Weck Jars" and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored this spice mix should last up to a year.
• 3. If you are looking for a couple of good French fry recipes, here are two that you can try this recipe out on: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/potatoes/best-oven-baked-fries-and-potato-wedges-2.html?r=4 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/potatoes/cooking-under-pressure-two-step-french-fries.html?r=3
• 4. The cayenne pepper gives it its heat, so you might want to play with that ingredient. Possibly by starting with half the amount and going from there.
• 5. If you want all the ingredients to be uniform, you might give it a few pulses in a spice grinder; however, it is not necessary.
• 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 7. Mix all the spices together, and then store in a non-reactive jar, until needed.
• 8. PLATE/PRESENT
• 9. Sprinkle over freshly baked fries for a yummy treat or try it on something else and let me know how it goes. Enjoy.
• 10. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SPICY CHILI FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water, add the potatoes, and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
• Whisk together the oil, vegetable juice cocktail, chili powder, ground cumin, onion granules, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Drain the potatoes, and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the potatoes with the oil and spice mixture; stir until evenly coated. Arrange fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake fries in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn and continue to bake until browned and crispy, about 20 additional minutes.