Homemade French Fries
These homemade french fries go great with the Grain-Free Chicken Nuggets and Strips! This recipe will have your child begging for more, and are a great replacement for their favorite convenience food! This recipe features russet potatoes, which are highly multifaceted and contain potassium (more than a banana!!), vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Vitamin C aids in collagen production—a major component of muscle tissue— and supports iron absorption.
The great thing about this recipe is that it is highly customizable! You can add a variety of spices and herbs to taste according to your child’s sensory preferences and nutritional needs. Want them extra crispy? Try adding them to the air fryer!
Ingredients
4 large Russet potatoes
1 tsp salt & pepper
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Materials
Optional: French Fry Cutter
Directions
Conventional Oven
Preheat oven to 450º. Cover a large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper
Cut potatoes in half width-wise, and then again in half length-wise. Next, cut into thin “fry” shaped pieces length-wise and place in a large bowl
Spray the fries with avocado oil and toss in seasoning until coated evenly. Add more spices to your tasting.
Lay evenly on prepared baking sheet avoiding overlapping
Place in oven for 25 minutes, flip, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden
Serve immediately (will be the crispiest). Serve with your child’s favorite dipping sauce!
Examples include: Organic Ketchup, Buffalo Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, and Dairy-Free Ranch
Some of our favorite sauces are from Primal Kitchen! You can find many of them on Thrive Market - use this link for a discount!
Air Fryer
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes on 400º F, or by pressing your air fryer’s preheat button
Cut potatoes in half width-wise, and then again in half length-wise. Next, cut into thin “fry” shaped pieces length-wise and place in a large bowl
Place prepared fries into the air fryer basket and spray with avocado oil. Sprinkle generously with seasonings, shake the basket, and repeat.
Place the basket in the air fryer and heat on 380º F for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through (many will prompt you to do this). Your air fryer may also have a fry preset that you can press.
Serve immediately (will be the crispiest). Serve with your child’s favorite dipping sauce!
Examples include: Organic Ketchup, Buffalo Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, and Dairy-Free Ranch
Some of our favorite sauces are from Primal Kitchen! You can find many of them on Thrive Market - use this link for a discount!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 10 fries | Makes 8 Servings
Calories: 150 | Protein: 4 grams | Fiber: 2 grams | Carbohydrates: 33 grams | Fat: 0 grams | Sugars: 1 grams
