Homemade French Fries
Not low fat, but still delicious and made from fresh potatoes which are high in Vitamin C and potassium. If you keep the skin on, you also increase the fiber and iron.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Avocado oil Amount will depend on size of pan, amount of potatoes made
- 4 Large Potatoes One potato per person; Russett are best; wash and scrub thoroughly
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt Lawry's is the one we use because it doesn't have any artificial ingredients
Instructions
- Add oil to large non-stick pan
- Heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- While oil is heating, cut potatoes into wedges. Cut potato in 1/2, and then in 1/2 again, and then 1/2 until wedges are about 3/8' square size.
- When oil is ready, add potatoes carefully to pan using a pair of tongs
- Cook potatoes until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel covered plate for at least five minutes. Pat french fries with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Potato | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.8mg