French Fries – Two Ways

INGREDIENTS

For the French fries:

large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch batons

2 qt

peanut oil

For garlic fries:

2 tbsp

butter

garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp

chopped Italian parsley

2 tbsp

grated Parmesan cheese

For seasoned fries:

1 1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

Cajun or Creole spice mix

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

smoked sweet paprika

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper