Wanna know one of my favorite things?
Cookies. Obviously.
But you knew that.
I’m talking about another one of my favorite things.
Curly fries.
Do I have your attention now?
They really are. The one and only bar in my town makes the best ones. Of all time. They’re seasoned to perfection and made with love by the lovely Miss Kitty. Arby’s comes in at a close second. I suppose they’re not so much made with love, but rank because of sheer convenience. Less than 5 miles away vs. 500. Makes sense.
But if I take my already precious time to drive to the nearest Arby’s, I’d totally also pick up who knows what and spend who knows how much and the whole ordeal would assumably escalate very quickly.
We try to avoid that. Because this is a healthy living blog, yo. Not to mention this healthy living blogger works on a budget.
Plus my car is still at the shop getting that battery taken care of. So the drive thru thing isn’t feasible at this moment in time.
So no curly fries for me???
No worries! I have the solution!
A family that likes to share.
- My roommate isn’t the biggest fan of potato skins. So we compromised. Because that’s what roommates do.
Along with the bag of zucchini came a similar bag full of potatoes when my mom came to visit a couple of weeks ago.
- Best invention ever.
Add in the 15-year old tater twister contraption I swiped from the house over Christmas, and you have a recipe for success!
Well that and seasoning. It’s important, too.
I went with chili and chipotle seasoning. And some garlic powder. No worries, I have plenty of mouthwash and no dates lined up for the weekend. It’s safe.
After googling a million different instructions (yes, that many), I decided to throw caution to the wind and just throw the seasoned fries in at 400 degrees. I stirred them around at every 10 to 15 minutes until the roomie and I just couldn’t take it anymore at 40 minutes.
- A shake of parmasean makes them fancy…
They were done and seasoned beautifully, I might add.
Sure, next time I’ll restrain myself an extra 5 minutes or so, or maybe cook them at 425 degrees because I prefer fries a lil’ crispier. But this time? Still delicious and a successful first attempt.
They were the star of the veggie medley thing that was going on for dinner.
Because sometimes veggies are all you’re hungry for while watching really bad reality television.
They were oven baked to perfection and didn’t come with weird cheese from a tub. Way healthier than the drive thru. Suck it, Arby’s.
Happy Friday everyone! I’m off to google a place with a patio and a good beer selection. Huzzah!
Filed under: Cooking Randomness Tagged: | avoiding the drive thru, curly fries are the best, garden vegetables, homemade curly fries
Now I have to get a Tater Twister!
I’m sure there’s an updated version that’s even more awesome! Hard to believe, but I bet it’s true…
I had a roommate once that didn’t even own a dish towel and threw out the vacuum and bought a new one simply because he didn’t know how to change the bag. You bust out a tater twister and create that delicious delight. In other words, you win “Roommate of the Year” award in my book.
Right? ha ha. I’m really curious as to all the things I can now spiralize.
Now I need that and the spiralizer to make zucchini noodles! Ugh, my must have list is growing! Those taters look perfect! Have a great weekend and enjoy the patio time tonight. I can’t go outside in Atlanta without sweating to death. Seriously, I had sweat pouring off my ankles yesterday…gross, I know, but sadly true.
Would it work with zucchini you think? ON IT.
oh my god, THIS! those look so good. old as seen on TV contraptions, for the win! I went to Arby’s too often as a kid, so those curly fries with the cheesy dip will always hold a special place in my heart (kind of..). have a great weekend!
The special place in your heart that is a wee bit clogged with fat… am I right? I have it too from their mozz sticks
Mmmmm reminds me of childhood….we’d always buy them at the store. You know they sell them in the freezer section, right?
Homemade is always better though.
The first thing I thought of when you said curly fries was Arby’s! haha
I always used to get a junior roast beef, curly fries, and a small choc. shake lol
Shut the front door. I’ve seen it on TV but never in real life! haha, look at you!! I’d get the good out of that thing:)
omg I need a tater twister like yesterday. I could tempt Brandon with curly fries on the REG!
That tater contraption is the best thing I’ve ever seen. Curly fries are the best. So true.
So crazy fun! Colin would be ALL OVER THESE.
In high school I used to get Arby’s curly fries once a week – mmmmm…….soooo good……….
I would like a tater twister please. Also, try broiling them for a few minutes at the end to make em crispy.
smart! Thanks babe!
Curly fries are just far superior to regular fries. And why do they taste different? Who know. Who cares. I love them! Growing up, I hated Hardee’s burgers, but loved the curly fries so in high school, I’d go there for fries and then hit up BK for a fried chicken sandwich. I was real healthy.
I respect it because it’s clear you know what you wanted. :p
Curly fries are fantastic! The Stampede is on this weekend (and all next week) and they are a must have when we go down (along with deep fried oreo’s)
I have yet to experience a deep fried oreo. I want to, but I feel the need to be mentally prepared for it.
Omg I need one of those Tater Twisters. I don’t know what it is, but curly fries are just so much better than regular ones.
I’m dying. Dying. Don’t be surprised that I am currently on Amazon hunting down that little contraption.
I live for curly fries. LIVE for them. Why don’t I own a Tater Twister? Clearly I need one. Oh, and parmasean totally makes anything fancy. Have a great weekend!
AHH!!! Those look amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Curly Fries. There is an Arby’s really close to my office. I used to go there to get them A LOT. Thankfully, I have stopped. Now I might have to this week
I am unnaturally jealous of your tater twister. Unnaturally. I could really go for a plate of those right now.
Oh. Em. Gee.
If I could make curly fries at home, I don’t think I’d ever have a need to leave my house. hahaha
Are you kidding me?????
I need.
Nice job.
Apparently I was in a haiku mood of sorts. I am seriously off to the kitchen to see if I have potatoes, sigh.
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