Potatoes are amazing. You can cut them up, season them, bake them, and within minutes, you have delicious French fries. They come in all sorts of styles - straight cut, shoestring, curly, steak, wedge, and more - and they're served at your favorite bars, and restaurants, including McDonald's and Arby's. Who can resist them? After all, they are made of potatoes! And the best part is, you can still enjoy them even if you're on a diet!
Key Takeaways
- Fries are versatile and can be enjoyed in many styles and toppings, from salt to ranch dressing.
- Diet-friendly options exist, like baking fries instead of frying for a healthier alternative.
- The article suggests a recipe for cheese fries using spices and lower-calorie ingredients.
- Readers can explore additional recipes, including crunchy parmesan fries and French onion soup.
- Fries are a beloved snack that can fit into both casual dining and diet plans.
French Fries - OPTIONS!!!!
When it comes to fries, the options for toppings are endless. I have noticed that people are just as particular about what they put on their fries as they are about what they put on their hot dogs. Personally, I am very particular about how my pulled pork is served, which is with vinegar. Here's the point I'm trying to make: I'm sure you'll cringe at least once on this list, which also includes some of my own opinions. So, without further ado, here are the usual toppings that come with fries
- Salt (of course)
- Salt and Pepper (A MUST!),
- Vinegar (YES!)
- Ketchup (sure, but not in the car)
- Mustard (trust me, its good)
- Mayonnaise (never understood that one!)
- Cheese/Cheese Bacon Combo (I don't know anyone who doesn't like this - unless you're a monster!)
- Sugar (I don't get it)
- Hot sauce (I get it)
- BBQ Sauce (not sure why, but it's probably good)
- Ranch dressing (Why not. . .I've eaten it with Popcorn)
- And MANY MANY more. If you use something else fun let us know!!!
Diet French Fries????
When we think of a tasty fried potato snack, we don't usually associate it with a "diet". However, we refuse to give up our favorite things while working towards a lifestyle change. It just doesn't work for us. Therefore, we had to find a way to enjoy our favorite treats without feeling guilty.
Making the Fries
Baking potatoes is a great alternative to frying them, and it eliminates the mess that frying can create. In our recipe for cheese fries, we used cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese, two of our favorite ingredients. This time, we wanted to add some spice and reduce the calories from the cheese. If you're not a fan of spicy food, you can skip the peppers (they're optional), but they add a delicious flavor to this recipe.
Don't forget your favorite side sauce, dip, spice, etc!! Let us know what you decide to have! We served them with buffalo chicken strips for the game....It was like having REALLY good bar food, without the fat and calories, and in our living room!!
Here are some other recipes you might like to explore:
Baked French Fries: A Delicious Anytime Snack
Ingredients
- 1 Potato Russet Potatoes work best
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or fresh Peppers
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Clean and Cut the potato into strips.
- To make crispy potato fries, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with nonstick aluminum foil. Then, place the potato strips on the foil and lightly spray them with olive oil (about 1 tsp) or cooking spray. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, bake the fries in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Flip the potatoes. Return the fries to the oven and bake for 10 to 20 more minutes or until they are crispy.
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