Golden Pan-Fried Creole Fries
These Golden Pan-Fried Creole Fries are a healthier, delicious alternative to your favorite fast-food fries. Packed with flavor and a crispy texture, these homemade fries are seasoned with Creole spices and cooked to perfection with sweet, aromatic onions. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce for a mouthwatering side dish that the whole family will enjoy.
4
Servings
138
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Large potatoes
3 (Cut in half shortways, then sliced into 1 cm thick strips)
Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons (None)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon (None)
Salt
1 teaspoon (None)
Olive oil
As needed, approximately 1 cm deep in the pan (None)
Chopped onion
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Instructions
1
Slice each potato in half crosswise, then cut into 1 cm thick strips.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the pan up to 1 cm deep.
3
Add chopped onions and sliced potatoes to the skillet.
4
Cook the potatoes and onions, stirring occasionally, to ensure even browning for about 15 minutes.
5
Keep adding more olive oil as needed during cooking to prevent sticking.
6
For the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the potatoes with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7
Stir well to ensure even coating, and continue cooking until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
8
Remove the fries from the pan and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9
Serve hot with ketchup or Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition Information
6.25g
Fat
18.75g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
2g
Fiber
1.25g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Golden Pan-Fried Creole Fries?
They are a healthier, flavorful homemade alternative to fast-food fries, seasoned with Creole spices and cooked with aromatic onions.
How many potatoes do I need for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 large potatoes.
How should the potatoes be sliced?
Slice each potato in half crosswise, then cut them into 1 cm thick strips.
What type of oil is used for frying?
The recipe uses olive oil for pan-frying.
How much oil should I put in the skillet?
Add enough olive oil to coat the pan up to 1 cm deep.
When do I add the onions?
Add the chopped onions to the skillet at the same time as the sliced potatoes.
What heat setting should I use?
Heat the skillet over medium heat.
How long do the potatoes and onions cook initially?
Cook the potatoes and onions for about 15 minutes before adding the seasonings.
What is the key seasoning used?
Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning is the primary seasoning used for these fries.
How much Creole seasoning is required?
You will need 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning.
When should I add the Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper?
Add the seasonings during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
How do I prevent the fries from sticking to the pan?
Keep adding more olive oil as needed during the cooking process to prevent sticking.
What should the final texture of the fries be?
The fries should be golden brown and crispy on the outside.
How do I remove excess oil after cooking?
Remove the fries from the pan and drain them on a paper towel.
What are the recommended dipping sauces?
Serve the fries hot with ketchup or Worcestershire sauce.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 138 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 6.25g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these fries?
There are 18.75g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content?
Each serving contains 1.5g of protein.
Is there fiber in this dish?
Yes, there are 2g of fiber per serving.
What is the sugar content?
There is 1.25g of sugar per serving.
How much chopped onion is needed?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
How much black pepper should I use?
Use 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
How much salt is needed?
Use 1 teaspoon of salt.
What is the main ingredient category?
The category for this recipe is Potato.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
The tags include fries, potatoes, side dish, creole seasoning, and pan-fried.
Are these fries suitable for the whole family?
Yes, they are described as a side dish that the whole family will enjoy.
What is the recipe ID?
The recipe ID is golden-pan-fried-creole-fries.