The potato is one of the most versatile veggies that anyone could hope to grow. You don’t have to buy them commercially, either, not when you can grow them at home. Potatoes can be used in so many different ways that it makes sense to do all that you can to make them flavorful and delicious. The best part about potatoes is that you can make fries, and fries are common and delicious no matter where you live in the world. Knowing how to make them more exciting is going to enhance every meal you ever have that includes fries!
Everyone loves hot fries and whether you have them smothered in salt and vinegar with battered and fried fish like they do in the UK, or you learn how to make Worcestershire sauce from Nourished Kitchen and add these to your dip selection, they are delicious and always will be! Fries can be a whole meal topped with sauces and veggies or they can be the ultimate salty side dish. Making them more exciting isn’t always the easiest thing to do, however, so we’ve put together a list of the ways that you can make fries the mouth watering option on your plate for your next meal. Don’t be too hungry when you start to read this article, though, because you’ll be craving hot fries by the end!
- You can remove the sprinkling of guilt. It’s always a delicious option but fries can often be a heart-hurting option. Instead of eating them fried, you can bake them and remove the sprinkling of guilt along the way. You can bake your fries in the oven and serve them up with pretty much anything.
- You can add spices. The plain old potato is one thing but when you sprinkle it with paprika, cajun seasoning, jerk seasoning – the options can feel mighty limitless! You can throw pretty much anything over your fries and they will be delicious as a result. All you need to do is chop them up, dry them off with a clean paper towel and add them to a bowl. Spray with a little oil and then add all the spices you like. This way, you’ll have them completely covered in spices before you cook them.
- Dips ahoy! Fries are not complete without dips and dips come in many different forms. Topping fries with a dash of Worcestershire sauce and melted cheese is as good as anything, but try mixing BBQ sauce with sweet chili – you’ll get a barbecue flavor with a kick!
- Try making your own Poutine. Native to Canada, Poutine is a dish of hot fries with cheese curds and gravy on top. If you can’t get cheese curds, you’re going to be able to get mozzarella and while it’s not 100% authentic, it’s a great option. You can play around with the gravy flavors and the types of cheese but check out the authentic options out there and see if you can replicate it at home.
- Nacho fries. If you want to make your fries truly delicious, use them as nachos. You want to top with sour cream and salsa, refried beans and cheese and melt it all in the oven for a delicious dish.
- Top them with anything. Do you know what goes best with fries? Everything. You can match fries with chili con carne, and you can match them with garlic aioli. You can meet your fries beautifully with Bolognese and even Chinese chicken curry. Your plate of fries can become an entire meal with garlic sauce, mozzarella and sliced steak. You name it and you can add it, and you’ll thank yourself for it, too.
- Remember, they’re a meal. Fries are not just a side dish. Of course, you can serve them with anything you like but there’s something satisfying about a bowl of salty fries on their own. If you can get hold of Australian chicken salt you are onto a winner, too. Fries are a meal, and you can make them as interesting as you would like them to be.
If you’re not a fan of the humble potato on its own, try any of these suggestions with sweet potato fries instead. Crispy, crunchy fries really can change your world and give you something new to eat for your meals, too. You’ll love the taste of something new when you try them, and then you can jazz up your meals, too. Let us know when you try any of our suggestions!
