Turn plain frozen fries into a spicy, special treat.
So, remember how I used a combination of cilantro, lime, and other spices to make some zesty Cilantro Lime Wings? Well, I got to thinking, gee, this spicy blend is so good, there must be more things I could do with it. And then my eye fell on the bag of French fries in the freezer and I went, “Light bulb!”
After all, we busy moms all know about the Frozen Fry Problem – how to dress up plain old French fries to make them seem more special and home-cooked. 
But once you have that basic idea of tossing fries with a seasoning blend, it’s pretty easy to come up with other spices you could try. And it turns out, this zesty cilantro-lime combo works really well for this.
All you have to do is toss the fries with the spices, add a squeeze of lime, and bake them, and like magic, they turn from plain old fries into Fiesta Fries. You can almost hear the mariachi music in the background.
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TOOLS USED TO MAKE THESE CILANTRO LIME FRENCH FRIES
- Baking Sheet: These are easy clean up and are ideal for baking, roasting, toasting, and warming.
- Parchment Paper: Parchment baking paper is non-stick for quick food release and easy clean up.
How to Make Cilantro Lime French Fries
INGREDIENTS YOU WIL NEED
- frozen french fries
- chopped cilantro
- oregano
- salt
- ground black pepper
- cumin
- garlic powder
- lime wedge
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.Season fries with seasonings, squeeze lime juice and toss gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until desired crispiness. I recommend tossing fries halfway through cooking to make sure fries are evenly cooked.
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Cilantro Lime French Fries
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of frozen or fresh cut fries
- 3 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Season fries with seasonings, squeeze lime juice and toss gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until desired crispiness. I recommend tossing fries halfway through cooking to make sure fries are evenly cooked.
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