Easy Steak Fries

These classic steak fries are crispy and seasoned to perfection! This recipe makes delicious thick wedges that are perfect for dipping.

do you want fries Try these classics Steak and fries: Perfect thick wedges that get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The traditional seared steaks you’ll find in a restaurant are deep fried, but they’re easy to bake at home. In our opinion, they are even tastier! Quickly make a honey mustard dip and enjoy as an easy side dish or hearty appetizer. Our 4 year old couldn’t live without him!

Ingredients for steak fries

First, let’s start with the definitions. Steak and fries are thick, wedge-cut french fries that are baked or fried with skin. Unlike fries, steak fries have a larger, chewy potato filling and are wedge-shaped. They can be baked or fried and made with Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. We prefer the roux because it gives a soft center (unlike Yukon Gold, which is creamier). What you need for this steak and fries recipe:

• red potatoes
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt and pepper

What should be considered when buying potatoes?

Here are some things to look for when shopping for steak fries:

• Use red potatoes. Boiled potatoes are great for steak fries because they make the best moist inside. Save some Yukon Gold for these Parmesan Potato Wedges.
• Use medium to large potatoes. We prefer medium-sized potatoes because they form smaller wedges: and you get more out of each potato. Large potatoes work too!
• Look for unblemished potatoes. You can’t cut the blemishes and dark spots off the potato, or it’ll take a big chunk out of the wedge! So try to find potatoes with an unmarked exterior.

Cut the potatoes into wedges

The most important skill you need for steak fries? How to cut potatoes into wedges. It might seem easy until you look at this potato and try to figure out how to start. Here’s what to do:

• Halve lengthways. Lay the potato on its side and use a large chef’s knife to cut it in half lengthways.
• Cut into wedges. Place the cut side of the potato on the cutting board and cut in half again to create wedges.
• Cut into wedges. Lay each potato quarter cut-side up, then slice down the center of the quarter to form a corner. That’s 8 wedges per potato.

How to make steak fries: some tips

Restaurant-style steak fries are usually fried. But frying at home is hard to master (and messy). For a homemade recipe, the easiest way is to cook them in a hot oven. It’s just as delicious and they come out hot and crispy. Here are some tips for preparing steak fries (or jump straight to the recipe):

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. High heat is best for crispy exterior.
• use parchment paper. Parchment paper helps with cleaning. Don’t use a silicone baking mat: it doesn’t make the potatoes crispy enough on the outside.
• Opt for fine sea salt. We’ve found that fine salt makes fries easier to season: kosher salt tends to go away. But you can go kosher if that’s all you have!
• Roast until tender, about 35 minutes. Turn after 20 minutes.

Steak dip fries

There are so many delicious sauces to dip steak fries in – so much more than just ketchup! Here are some gourmet sauces you can make at home:

More wedges and fries recipes

Once you’ve mastered these steak fries, there are many more fries recipes to master! Here are some other variations to try: