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Friday night supper
jmcquown wrote:
> On 11/29/2020 8:32 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
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> > >
> > >
> > > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> > > > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > > > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato
> > > > > > chips, tossed
> > > > > > salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger
> > > > > > snaps.
> > > > >
> > > > > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > > > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much
> > > > healthier. Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done
> > > > like large English style chips than the smaller cut french
> > > > fries.
> > > I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips
> > > - they're big ass potato wedges.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> > >
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> > >
> >> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> ingrained
> > > in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of
> > > cooking them in any other way!
> > >
> >> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps,
> but has
> > > your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
> >
> > I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
> > Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
> > The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way
> > you like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
> > Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
> > board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
> > into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever
> > you like to season and bake at a little higher than you would
> > normally. I bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the
> > other side to brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for
> > both of us. Janet US
> >
> Cut the baking potato into quarters and call them quarter fries. 
> I like them made the way you describe and, as you say, they can be
> seasoned any way you like.
>
> I know some people love their air fryers but for me it would soon be
> just another gadget taking up space on a shelf.
>
> Jill
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