Southern Style Seasoned Fries Recipes

HOMEMADE CRISPY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
• Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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.

BAKED SEASONED STEAK FRIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder.
• Add potato wedges to olive oil mixture and toss until evenly coated.
• Cover a baking sheet in foil and spread coated potato wedges onto it.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

SEASONED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line shallow baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside.
• Combine chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika in small bowl. Toss potatoes, Country Crock® Spread, and seasoning mixture in large bowl. Turn onto prepared baking pan.
• Bake until potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning once, about 20 minutes.

SEASONED OVEN BAKED FRIES

Steps:

• Cut each potato lengthwise into thirds; cut each portion into thirds. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the butter, oil and seasoned salt. Add potatoes; shake to coat. , Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-12 minutes on each side or until tender.

SOUTHERN STYLE SEASONED FRIES

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into long thin strips.
• In a large bowl combine water, sugar and corn syrup.
• Add potatoes to bowl and soak for 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl mix potato starch, flour and milk.
• Remove potatoes from water, and coat evenly in potato starch,flour,milk mixture.
• Season potatoes with salt,pepper,paprika,garlic &onion powders and bouillon.
• Heat lard in medium pan until fully melted.Place potatoes in pan and fry for 3 minutes turning once.Remove potatoes from lard and pat dry.
• Place potatoes in Ziplock bag, and freeze for 1 hour or overnight.
• Heat vegetable oil to 350, remove potatoes from Ziplock Bag, and fry in oil for about 7- 10 minutes or until potatoes are nicely golden brown.
• Serve Hot.

SAVORY SOUTHERN FRIED SEASONING

Steps:

• 3/8 TEASPOON IS 1/4 TEASPOON PLUS ONE-HALF OF 1/4 TEASPOON. TO PREPARE A SINGLE BATCH OF FRIED CHICKEN OR TWO BATCHES PORK CHOPS OR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, FOLLOW THIS RECIPE: 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons celery salt, 2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, 1.4 teaspoon ground mace (or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg), 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Shake mixture well in a resealable container with 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
• GRIND fennel seeds, rosemary leaf, and thyme, separately in a clean spice mill or coffee grinder, as finely as possible (for best grinding results, use 4 tablespoons of each).
• MEASURE all recipe ingredients into a medium resealable container then seal.
• SHAKE container well until thoroughly blended (if necessary, break up any clumps by pressing mixture with the back of a spoon, then re-seal and shake mixture again).
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light.
• FOR FRIED CHICKEN BREADING: Measure 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 level cup of this seasoning in a resealable container. Seal and shake well. If double-breading chicken, add an another 5 teaspoons flour and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to breading.
• FOR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK OR PORK CHOP BREADING: Measure 7/8 cup of flour (3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 8 teaspoons (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) of this seasoning into a resealable container. Seal and shake well. If double-breading chicken fried steak or pork chops, add an another 5 teaspoons flour and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to breading.
• ENJOY!