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Welcome to the last of Firefighter February…
Today’s recipe is one that my husband and I both loved as teens!
High school was definitely not what I would deem ‘The Healthy Years’. My lunches typically focused on hanging out with friends, NOT eating to avoid eczema flare-ups or bouts of indigestion. My, how times have changed!
I do, however, still have a deep fondness for curly fries, and while I’m not about to cruise through the drive-thru and order a bag, I have managed to recreate a decent spice blend that is reminiscent of the artery cloggers.
I recently became the lucky owner of a spiralizer….
….and really REALLY wanted to make curly fries…
…but alas, I’m not yet proficient with the blasted machine!
I ultimately figured that steak fries would be easier for people that actually make the recipe anyway!
- 1 russet potato, cut into about 20 fries
- 2 t. coconut oil, melted, or another high smoke point oil such as grapeseed
- ¼ t. + ⅛ t. paprika
- 1/16 t. onion powder
- 1/16 t. garlic powder
- pinch cayenne
- pinch cumin
- ¼-1/2 t. salt
- a few grinds of black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Mix the oil with the salt and spices.
- Toss the fries with the oil and spices.
- Once they are coated, lay them out onto an oiled cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until golden and crispy!
- Season with more salt, if desired.
Inspired by this recipe
Fries are something I’ve often felt guilty eating, but to see that these only have 93 calories per serving is quite eye-opening! I actually ate this whole recipe by myself, but it definitely could have been enough for two (what you’re seeing in the picture is about half).
What was your favorite junk food when you were younger?
Aside from my fry obsession, I loved Icees and Blizzards!…Butterfinger Blizzards were a serious weakness for me. 
Shared with: Whole Foods Wednesday, Real Food Wednesday, Healthy 2day, Gluten-Free Wednesday, Wheat-Free Wednesday
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Tagged: Arby's, Fries, Gluten-free, Healthy, Potato, Spicy, Vegan
Welcome! I'm Lauren, a business graduate with a penchant for all things culinary. It is my goal to create the healthiest recipes possible without sacrificing taste. I eat a little bit of everything, so you will find a vast variety of delicious recipes to choose from. Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy! 
Oy… m&m blizzards. I was a kid when Blizzards hit the scene, and my grandmother used to take us by DQ often after school to get one. My brother and I would both eat a spoonful, then spit the m&ms back into the cup, so that by the end, there was a puddle of m&ms at the bottom. Which we then ate.
Makes my teeth hurt just thinking about it.
I want to reach through my screen and eat them!! They look fantastic! I too loved Arby’s fries back in the day. I will have to make these for my girls sometime. Thanks for the recipe!
xo,
Megan
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Thanks Megan!
Yum–homemade fries taste so much nowadays! Do you love the spiralizer? I have the exact same one. My favorite use so far has been for zucchini pasta. I have blogged about it a couple of times. It’s the only pasta swap that really “works” pretty well–even my husband and friends love it!
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That’s awesome! I’ve made zucchini pasta with a julienne peeler, but I’m excited to try the spiralizer too. How do you like to eat it? I came across a recipe recently for an avocado ‘cream’ sauce that looked pretty good!
If you have any good recipes, let me know! 
I like the zucchini noodles raw, with a topping or sauce. Here are two of my favorites that I have posted . . . enjoy!
http://eatmovebalance.com/zucchini-pasta-with-tomato-meat-sauce/
http://eatmovebalance.com/tomato-caper-and-artichoke-sauce/
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I didn’t think white potatoes were paleo? These look delicious though!
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Oh shiz, thanks Matt! I’m an idiot. :-/
Well, I’ve never eaten at an Arby’s, but the seasoning mix definitely sounds yummy. I usually make oven fries with just a little salt, pepper and olive oil, but I think I’ll try this next time. Thanks for sharing. I guess my favorite junk food as a kid was little debbie snack cakes(cringing!).
I’m confused. It is my understanding that potatoes are not paleo. What’s up???
They are starchy, but they are also, undeniably, a WHOLE food. I have since amended the post to NOT read paleo, as it is so controversial.
I have fond memories of going to Arby’s as a kid with my dad. He’d always order for me and I just died over the fries! We don’t eat there much anymore, so making these fries at home sounds so appealing! Very tasty, indeed!
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