Perfect Homemade Fries

Thanks to Massel Bouillon and Seasoning for sponsoring this post and for products to use in the recipes; however, the opinions I share in this post are my own.

Do you want to know the secret to making perfect homemade french fries? It is really all in the simplicity. Don’t over-complicate it by doing this extra step and doing that extra step. Just keep it simple. 

Hey, I’ve done the work for you and have read countless recipes on how to make homemade french fries, but most of them require so many steps that it takes the ease out of doing it yourself, as well as the fun. I have really found the best way to make fries from scratch is to simply use good potatoes, and an awesome secret ingredient to make the flavor pop. Plus you can make them as crispy or as soft as you like (I know everyone has a preference) by simply reducing or increasing the baking time.

We have those who love crunchy fries and those who like them softer in our family, so to get the best of both worlds in one shot I simply cut some a bit thicker and cut some a bit thinner. Everyone is happy and it is a win-win!

How to make the perfect Homemade French Fries – every time!

The first thing you need to do is gather your ingredients. Simply a potato or two depending on the size (yellow works best in my experience), a dash of avocado or grapeseed oil, and the secret ingredient that will leave everyone wanting these french fries again and again – Massel All Purpose Boullion and Seasoning.

Cut the potatoes to the desired thickness. I find it works best if you cut your potato in thirds for a large potato or in half for a smaller one, then lay it on the cut side and make slices, then cut those slices in half. What you end up with is french fries of varying thickness, which is perfect for my family. 

Lay the fries out evenly spaced on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little oil, then sprinkle with the seasoning. 

You can simply sprinkle some seasoning over the fries using your fingers, or if you prefer, you can toss all the potatoes in a bowl with oil and then add the seasoning to the bowl and coat prior to arranging on the pan. 

Pop the potatoes into a pre-heated 375-degree oven for about 10 minutes, then use a spatula to flip the fries over and bake for another 5-10 minutes depending on how crispy you want them. 

So by now you are probably thinking “how can this seasoning make my fries taste so good?”

I don’t know how to explain it, but the Massel all purpose seasoning adds just the right touch to these fries and once you taste them, you will never want to do them another way! Make them at your next cookout and let the guests decide, or simply make the for the family and see how many compliments you get, but either way, you are sure to get amazing results!

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