On 8/8/2014 2:43 PM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> I buy the Publix brand "fast food fries" and <gasp> I bake them! I do
>> spray the baking sheet with oil first. They come out nicely and yes,
>> they don't cost nearly as much as Ore Ida.
>
> Baked fries are "OK" and probably healthier for you but there's
> nothing like deep fried in oil for the ultimate good taste.
>
Taste is in the tastebuds of the taster. I'll gladly avoid the
splatter, cleanup, storing of leftover oil in favour of frozen fries
baked to crisp on an oiled pan.

> I make my own fries usually and fry in oil but I do like the
> commercial shoestring ones also fried in oil.
>
> Tater Tots:
> Microwave to hot for a side (not all that though, it's just quick)
> Oven bake for a bit tastier
> Deep fry for the best tasting.
>
Fried tater tot, indubitably. Not something I've eaten in at least 10
years. Sorry, I don't dine at Sonic, where fried tater tots seem to
rule (according to commercials).

> As I rarely do deep frying, I'll opt for that best way when I do.
>
> G.
>
Make up your mind... do you deep fry frozen potatoes or do you rarely do
deep frying? :-)

Jill