Rocket science? No. Yet most of us skip making our own french fries. Personally, I'm not a big fan of fries from the freezer aisle, but we purchase them regularly because they are easy. Bake for 25 minutes and...ding! Done. Though not so simple, nothing beats homemade french fries, not even fast food.
This past weekend we made burgers, fries, and sweet potato fries for company. I used the toaster oven for the sweet potato fries, and two racks in the oven for the regular fries.
Lesson learned.
A baking stone will shorten baking time of french fries. (I found this strange since I like baking stones since they help prevent the burning of cookies and pizza.)
The baking stone was in the oven as it preheated (just as I do for homemade pizza). I think this helps speed the baking process.
What's your favorite french fry seasoning? I only use salt and pepper.
~ Annette W. {This Simple Mom}
You have not only talked me into baking my fries but I need to check into a buying a pizza stone!! #notonlyforpizza
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We love homemade fries! I don't have a stone, but I need to get one for pizza and now fries.
ReplyDeleteSuper tip, Now I need a baking stone.
ReplyDeleteReason #1037 why I want a baking stone!! Next time I am at BB&B I am totally getting one now!
ReplyDeleteWe love french fries here and now I am thinking a baking stone is going to be in our future....
ReplyDeleteI really need to invest in a baking stone! This is a great tip. Thanks for sharing. We LOVE french fries in our home, so this will come in handy
ReplyDeleteMr. M is always making homemade fries at home. Taste much better than the freezer bought ones. I'll need to tell him about the baking stone.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried making homemade fries! Never. I bet they're really good - and baked! I think I'll give them a try. Thanks for the tips. =0)
ReplyDelete~Kim
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DeleteI need to get into one of them! Thanks for the prompt!
DeleteWow that side by side shot really makes the case for the pizza stone! Now I just have to go purchase one! ;)
ReplyDeleteI make my own fries all the time.. Going to have to try to make them on my baking stone.. Coming over from Bloggers on Blogger(Blogspot). Pinning.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I make homemade fries all the time but have never tried them on a pizza stone. Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this was helpful to so many of you! Thanks for your support!
ReplyDeleteI want some fries now.. nom nom nom
ReplyDeleteI dont' know why I never thought of trying this before! great idea.
ReplyDeleteDid I tell you that I made homemade fries for my family a month or so ago when you were talking about making them. The entire family absolutely loved it. It IS hard to pass up the ones in the freezer section for convenience but you really can't beat the taste of homemade french fries!
ReplyDeleteYou've convinced me! I like putting paprika on my fries.
ReplyDeleteHubby made sweet potato fries tonight...gotta love Fridays - I don't cook and obviously no one else does either!
ReplyDeleteI love baked fries, I have never tried a sweet potato fry that I enjoyed yet, maybe i need to try them baked
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! I'll definitely be using my baking stone next time I make fries!
ReplyDeleteYUMMMMM!!! I would like to get a baking stone, I now have another reason.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday party this week. I've pinned/shared.
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to seeing you again next week,
A FFF co-host,
Joanne/WineLadyCooks