Tips for Homemade French Fries

Do-Ahead Fries
French fries can be precooked early in the day and finished later.  You will be surprised how crisp and golden the potatoes will cook up.
Deep fat fry potatoes at 400 F for 1 minute.  Remove and let drain on paper towel.  Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
To finish-cook potatoes 1-2 additional minutes at 400 F. Drain well, salt and serve.

Freeze Your Own Fries
Cook raw french fries for 1 minute at 400 F.  Drain well on paper towel.  Place on cookie sheet.  Freeze until solid.  Pack fries in freezer bags and store until ready to use.  The fries will remain loose in the freezer bag so any amount may be used from the bag.
To finish cooking-remove fries from freezer.  Fry at 400 F until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.  Drain well, salt and serve.

Oven Baked French Fries
4 cups raw french fries,1/4 cup melted butter,1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp seasoned salt
Blot potatoes dry with paper towel.  Place potatoes in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan and drizzle with butter.  Bake uncovered at 450 F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.  Stir potatoes several times during baking.  Drain on paper towel.  Sprinkle with salt mixture.