Tinfoil Chef

Here’s a recipe that ought to catch a lot of people’s attention. French fries have been a favorite of millions ever since they were first invented. The problem is that almost all french fries are pretty close to the top of the “do not eat when trying to lose weight” list.

Start out with a couple of good sized baking potatoes and give ‘em a good scrub but don’t peel them (though it’s still a good idea to give ‘em a once-over and remove any ‘eyes’ or bad spots). Next, cut them in half lengthwise and slice each half into lengthwise wedges. They should each have some peel on them.

Soak them in cold water for 20 minutes and then drain and dry the potatoes. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place the potato wedges into a plastic bag or large plastic bowl with a tight fitting lid.
Add some vegetable oil and shake to coat the potatoes thoroughly.

Arrange the wedges in single layer on a cooking sheet and bake in preheated 450-degree oven for about 20 minutes or so. When they’re about half done turn them. If you like you can sprinkle a bit of chili powder on them just before the end of cooking time.

When they’re done season them to taste with your preference of salt, pepper, paprika and / or celery salt Personally I like to use a mixture of all four.

2 (baked potato sized) potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
3 sprays of vegetable cooking spray
paprika
salt
pepper
celery salt

By the way, in the next day or so I’ll have a new video up, “How to cut an onion without tears”. If you’ve *ever* been red-eyed and half blinded by tears while cutting an onion you won’t want to miss this one!

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