Oven-Baked French Fries

Okay, this is one of my favorite recipes--however, like many of my recipes, I kinda just go until it feels/tastes right. But! I have worked over the week to perfect my french fry recipe because it is a crucial ingredient to many meals.

OVEN-BAKED FRENCH FRIES
2 small potatoes per person, washed, peeled if you want (I like skin on)
     (3/person if you're feeding a crowd, then you'll have enough for those people who get a little extra)
salt
pepper
Pam spray

That's all the ingredients! Easy.
Now for the DIRECTIONS:


Preheat your oven to about 350*. 

While that's heating up, wash, peel (or don't), and cut your potatoes into long, slightly thick fries.

Spray a cookie sheet with a thin layer of Pam.

I like to spread the fries out so that they are in rows and not touching each other. Salt and pepper to taste (also good with chili powder, garlic salt, or cajun seasoning).

Throw in the oven for 20 minutes.

Take out the fries, flip them, stir 'em around a bit (take one to taste, just to make sure they aren't poison).

Put them back in for another 10-12 minutes.

Take them out and enjoy!

BONUS! Dipping sauces!
Now there's lots of dipping sauce possibilities.

The ever classic, Ketchup
BBQ sauce (my favorite is Sweet Baby Ray's Original; James' favorite is KC Masterpiece or Bonesuckin' Sauce)
"Carli Mud Sauce": 1 part bbq sauce, 1 part mayo (delish, but not vegan)
Homemade Chickfila Sauce: 1 part honey mustard, 1.5 parts bbq sauce (its not exact, but pretty darn close)
Or even the plain and simple: 1 part mayo, 1 part ketchup (throw in a little Sriracha for a kick)


Enjoy your french fries, my friends!
The next time I make fries, I'll be sure to take pictures of the whole process.


ANOTHER BONUS!
Aren't you lucky?

This recipe can be modified for sweet potatoes!

One sweet potato per person (those suckers are big!)
Salt/Pepper or Brown sugar/Cinnamon for a sweeter taste
Cook for 20 minutes, then for 6-8 minutes
Enjoy! (I prefer no dipping sauce here)