Homemade Pommes Frites

Now that fall is close and the days are getting shorter, it means I have more time to cook. And that includes making my homemade pommes frites recipe.

While I wouldn’t consider myself a master chef, I do impress myself from time to time with my kitchen creations.  One of my favorites is this delicious restaurant style salad that you can make in 5 minutes.

Recreating my restaurant favorites in the kitchen can be challenging.  Have you ever tried it?  One of my favorite restaurant meals is steak frites.  I’m a sucker for a french restaurant. While I love the steak, the true star of the dish are the pommes frites. 

Let’s get one thing straight before proceeding…frites are not fries.  Frites are the thinner french cousin. I love the texture of frites, because they are soft and crispy all in one bite.  If the frites are done right they are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.  

Equally as important as the texture of the frite is the seasoning. The wrong seasoning and the frites aren’t good. The best seasoning is a little salty and a little spicy and tons of parmesan cheese! 

Today I’m going to share my recipe for homemade pommes frites that will knock your socks off.

I serve them with flank steak for a truly French steak frites meal.  I also make them for cookouts with burgers and hot dogs. In fact, I make way too many and eat them for leftovers the next day.  Be sure to keep them in an airtight container overnight to preserve the texture of the frites.

Here is the recipe for homemade pommes frites.

Homemade Frites

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 2 or more tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

 

• Combine all the seasoning in a bowl and set aside.
• Wash and peel the potatoes., then slice the potatoes into thin slices about 1/4 inch wide.
• Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover them with water. Soak the potatoes for at least 30 minutes. You can soak them overnight if needed. Place in the fridge if soaking for more than an hour.
• After the fries have soaked remove them from the water and dry them off. Make sure you remove the excess water from the potatoes. Use a towel to absorb the water.
• Add the dried potatoes in a bowl, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and half of the seasoning, mix so all potatoes are coated. The seasoning is a little spicy so use as little or as much as you want. Be sure to keep some for later though.
• Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Lay out the potatoes on the cookie sheet. Do not overlap the potatoes, they must all be flat to cook.
• Cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees while flipping the potatoes over after 15 minutes.
• Increase the oven to 425 degrees and cook for another 20-25 minutes.
• Remove the frites once the ends are lightly brown and crispy. Add additional seasoning if desired and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

The finished product is a true crowd favorite!