Italian Fries Recipes

ITALIAN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Drain the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Spread 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets and spread out the potatoes. Overlapping is fine.
• Sprinkle the dried herbs evenly over the potatoes. Liberally spread the cheese and parsley on top. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cheese. Scatter the cubed butter around the pans.
• Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, rotating the pans after 30 minutes, for 45 to 50 minutes total. Use a spatula to lift off the potatoes with all the crusty cheese adhered to them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

ITALIAN HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Heat the butter on a cast-iron griddle or in large saute pan over medium-high. Add the garlic and onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peppers and cook another 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, sausage, paprika and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rosemary, and then start pressing the mixture onto the griddle so that the bottom gets brown and crispy and the potatoes stick together. Turn the mixture occasionally to distribute the crispy bits. Toss the mixture with the parsley and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and serve hot or at room temperature.

ITALIAN FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into 4 to 5 vertical slices then into sticks or other shapes you like.
• Deep fry the french fries in 300-degree oil (or in an air fryer if you have one to manufacturer instructions.) It takes around 25 minutes or more to brown. If using frozen, check the package instructions for times.
• Drain on paper towels.
• In a large bowl or paper bag place the fries in with all seasoning to taste, stir or shake gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese to your taste, red pepper flakes if using and more garlic if you like. Salt, pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with your favorite marinara sauceor condiments for dipping.
• Optional: to make loaded potato fries: add shredded mozzarella and cooked loose sausage on top and fried long hots.

"ITALIAN" FRIES

Steps:

• Deep fry french fries according to package directions (thickness of fries will determine frying time).
• Drain well on paper towels, and transfer to a serving platter.
• Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on remaining ingredients.
• Serve with your favorite condiments.

OVEN BAKED GARLIC AND PARMESAN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt. Toss until evenly coated. Lift the fries out of the bowl and spread onto a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer. Save the remaining oil in the bowl.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through baking. Return the fries to the bowl with the olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss to coat, then spread again onto the baking sheet. Return to the oven, and bake until the Parmesan cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the fries with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt to serve.

ITALIAN SEASONED FRIES (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Line a medium nonstick baking sheet with parchment paper or Reynolds Release foil.
• Toss the potato sticks with the olive oil, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Place them in a single layer, not touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender on the inside and have some browned spots on them, but are not completely browned. Serve immediately.