Itsy Bitsy Foodies

Making french fries at home is easy and allows you to season them to taste.   And yes, it is possible to get crispy, golden fries without frying them.  Just be sure to soak the raw potato strips in ice water to help remove the starch from the potatoes and then dry them completely with a towel once they are done soaking.  For a healthier {and cleaner} alternative to deep-frying, bake or pan-fry your fries. 

When possible, I like to use organic potatoes so that I can keep the nutrient-rich skins on our fries.  The skins also add a richness to the flavor and texture of the fries.  The skins of potatoes harbor many of the nutrients but they also harbor many of the sprays and chemicals used in growing the potatoes.  If you use non-organic potatoes, I recommend peeling the skins prior to cooking so that you do not consume the chemicals.