What are some good spices for french fries?

[PapaBear]

I'm cooking some steak fries to go with my venison steaks tomorrow. Yeah... They're frozen fries. I'm too lazy to make real ones. I normally don't like the spiced fries that most restaurants have, but I'm going to try it anyway. I picked up a bottle of Lawry's black pepper seasoned salt. What are some other good ideas?

You might as well talk about what you put on them after they're cooked, too. If I'm feeling like totally abusing my heart, I love to dip steak fries or waffle fries in mayo or guacamole.

[west milly Tom]

I fry my own homemade all the time. I cut and slice fresh potatoes fry them in canola. I always put onion powder garlic salt and fresh cracked pepper. Great taste.

[west milly Tom]

I generally don't Dip them, just wash them down with bud. :)

[Knowledged_one]

Dip in vinegar after seasoning with salt pepper and garlic

[Slumbag]

Dip in vinegar after seasoning with salt pepper and garlic

Not a fan of the vinegar, but I'm gonna try this.


I make my own fries, and usually just hit them with some Lowrys seasoning salt (the regular stuff)
Cajun seasoning is good, too.

[Knowledged_one]

Not a fan of the vinegar, but I'm gonna try this.


I make my own fries, and usually just hit them with some Lowrys seasoning salt (the regular stuff)
Cajun seasoning is good, too.

season all is great too and people in indy had never heard of dipping fries in vinegar use apple vindgar

[PapaBear]

What the hell am I thinking? I totally forgot about Old Bay and malt vinegar! Damn, I love boardwalk fries.

[Slumbag]

season all is great too and people in indy had never heard of dipping fries in vinegar use apple vindgar

No, I tried the vinegar at 5 Guys.
I thought it was shit.

[Knowledged_one]

What the hell am I thinking? I totally forgot about Old Bay and malt vinegar! Damn, I love boardwalk fries.

you are making me miss md

[boosterp]

I always bake mine. On a pan of your choice poor some canola (or vegetable) oil on the pan and smear it around with a napkin. Set your oven, and sprinkle some Cavener's Greek Seasoning over the fries. Do not put the fries in until the oven is fully up to temp. Half way through cooking flip the fries and sprinkle a bit more Cavender's on. Once done let them sit for 2-3 minutes before serving. They are crisp without the hassle or fat that frying them has.

For dip I use a ketchup Worcestershire sauce mix with hot sauce to taste. I have even gone as far as to slowly heat some ketchup with fresh garlic and added some Sriracha for spice. Let cool to the temp of desire and serve. Since ketchup has sugar in it stir frequently.

[PapaBear]

I always bake mine. On a pan of your choice poor some canola (or vegetable) oil on the pan and smear it around with a napkin. Set your oven, and sprinkle some Cavener's Greek Seasoning over the fries. Do not put the fries in until the oven is fully up to temp. Half way through cooking flip the fries and sprinkle a bit more Cavender's on. Once done let them sit for 2-3 minutes before serving. They are crisp without the hassle or fat that frying them has.
I'm going to try this tonight, but with the Lawry's stuff I bought. I like the idea of the oil to make baked fries more crispy!

[Dash77]

For a good seasoned fry you have to go with the Old Bay seasoning, has just a lil kick to it..

[razorboy]

Before cooking:

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[nate1000]

Curry. Don't laugh- it's huge in England/ Ireland and delicious, too.

[ANC]

Old Bay Seasoning
Salt, Pepper, Smoked Paprika
Shaved black truffle (if you can find it)

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Old Bay Seasoning
Salt, Pepper, Smoked Paprika
Shaved black truffle (if you can find it)




QFT minus the Truffle, Im not Rockefeller

[RhinoinMN]

There was this seasoned salt that I found in Texas called "Camp Boss". It was the best salt I have ever had. I have searched the interwebs high and low and have not found it.

If anybody finds this stuff I will perform very obscure sexual favors for them.

[Thebazile78]

I like to use McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning spice & salt blend if I'm doing oven fries, mostly because I have that on-hand a lot more often than anything else and I tend to over-do it with seasoning salt.

Nothing fancy; just season them when they come out of the oven, but definitely flip them part-way through cooking. It makes them crispier.

And if I'm dipping fries into anything, it's ketchup with a few dashes of chipotle Tabasco.

[ANC]

QFT minus the Truffle, Im not Rockefeller

Bought 4 in a jar for $9 just a little will do ya.

[joethebartender]

You might as well talk about what you put on them after they're cooked, too. If I'm feeling like totally abusing my heart, I love to dip steak fries or waffle fries in mayo or guacamole.

Add a shot or three of hot sauce to the mayo.
Try some Chef sauce instead of ketchup.
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Someone mentioned curry...(my favorite dip for fries). I need some curry chips NOW!
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[~Katja~]

Add a shot or three of hot sauce to the mayo.
Try some Chef sauce instead of ketchup.
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Someone mentioned curry...(my favorite dip for fries). I need some curry chips NOW!
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that's what people in Berlin eat their Bratwurst with... the famous Currywurst

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and probably his worst song... Herbert Grönemeyer
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[Captain Rooster]

There's this stuff ... "Garlic Garni" we picked up at a Garlic Fest years ago ... we buy a case every year. Here's the link ... amazing stuff: http://www.garlicfestival.com/

You will put Garni on EVERYTHING!

[Puggle_kicker]

Salt and fresh ground black peppercorns.

[KatPw]

Sprinkle some lime juice and black pepper on your fries before baking, just an amazing flavor. I also season pretty much everything with Adobo (thank you Silera for this tip, everything is better with adobo!).

[MacVittie]

kosher salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, and a little crushed red pepper of you want it a little spicy.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I know I'm a little late, but I have a simple recipe for sweet potato wedges.

I cut one into wedges (I find if I microwave it on a low setting for a minute or two, it's MUCH safer to cut). I preheat my oven to 400 degrees.

I spray a foil-covered cookie sheet with non-stick spray and arrange the wedges. Then I sprinkle them with curry. I turn them after 10-15 minutes depending how thick the wedges are. They are done when soft and crisp a by the skin.

[Thebazile78]

I know I'm a little late, but I have a simple recipe for sweet potato wedges.

I cut one into wedges (I find if I microwave it on a low setting for a minute or two, it's MUCH safer to cut). I preheat my oven to 400 degrees.

I spray a foil-covered cookie sheet with non-stick spray and arrange the wedges. Then I sprinkle them with curry. I turn them after 10-15 minutes depending how thick the wedges are. They are done when soft and crisp a by the skin.

You may need to have your knives sharpened, Fuzzy-P.

I know I need mine sharpened. *hint*That would be an excellent birthday present.*/hint*

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

You may need to have your knives sharpened, Fuzzy-P.

That could true; especially since my knife set wasn't that expensive.

I just find that cutting sweet potatoes is a little more difficult than regular ol' baking potatoes. Sweet potatoes seem much harder.

[boosterp]

There was this seasoned salt that I found in Texas called "Camp Boss". It was the best salt I have ever had. I have searched the interwebs high and low and have not found it.

If anybody finds this stuff I will perform very obscure sexual favors for them.

This is all I could find for you: http://archive.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=181786

Next time I am in Austin I will look.

[biggestmexi]

I cant believe no one said Cajun seasoning or blackening seasoning.

[CountryBob]

Spicy's Wing joint in Knoxville hits fries with dry Ranch seasoning. Pretty good I should say.