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Tail Burner Firehouse French Fries

Name: Tail Burner Firehouse French Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) package frozen French fries; 2 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper; 2 tablespoons dried red pepper seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; black pepper to taste; 2 pinches chili powder; ¼ cup butter

Rating: 4.15 stars

47 Ratings
42 Reviews
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French Fries with spice! Derived from firefighters! Play with the amount of seasonings to best suit your taste and tolerance for heat!

By EMTCARO2

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (32 ounce) package frozen French fries
2 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dried red pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
black pepper to taste
2 pinches chili powder
¼ cup butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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Step 2

Place French fries in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle lemon pepper, red pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and chili powder over the French fries, and stir to distribute seasonings evenly. Divide the butter into 4 pats, and place one pat in each corner.
Step 3

Bake French fries until crispy and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

227 calories; protein 3g 6% DV; carbohydrates 29.9g 10% DV; fat 11.3g 17% DV; cholesterol 15.3mg 5% DV; sodium 848.9mg 34% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (42)

Most helpful positive review

ryanandkylesmom

02/24/2006

I thought these were great! After reading the other reviews I only made one small change in that I used less butter than called for and instead of using little pats I melted in first tossed the seasonings in with the butter and drizzled it on top of the fries before baking. It turned out perfectly. Nothing was soggy or greasy and the fries crisped up beautifully. Read More

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CHOATE FACTOR

07/08/2011

Although I love to try new recipes from this site I seldom write reviews and have never written anything negative. However I felt it was necessary to write about this one. I'm a huge fan of anything hot/spicy and was excited about trying these fries. I followed the ingredient amounts exactly but used 3 tbsp of olive oil instead of the butter (at the suggestion of other reviews). I placed everything in a large ziploc bag and tossed to evenly coat the potatoes. They smelled great while baking but I was SO disappointed! The spices seemed to overwhelm each other resulting in just alot of "hot" but not much flavor. I'm not sure what I would change if I try them again but something just wasn't "right" for me. Maybe less red pepper would make the lemon pepper more distinctive. I tried dipping them in ketchup or Ranch dressing and still didn't enjoy them. Read More

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47 Ratings

5 star values: 21
4 star values: 17
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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ryanandkylesmom

02/24/2006

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SPEARFISHER

09/28/2005

These were very good. I personally like a lot of spice in my food. When I was making this it occurred to me that there was a LOT of seasoning going over the fries. However you have to remember that heat will actually "kill" some of the flavor so it is not as bad as you think. My whole family really liked this. I only used 1 tablespoon of red pepper and some of the family still thought it was a little hot. Personally i didnt think so. I will be making these again. Very nice flavor. Just tweak the "heat" to your own liking. Read More

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MARGARETD

12/09/2005

1/4 cup butter is too much - the fries were swimming in oil. I would use 2 tbsp. and up the temp. to 450 degrees - I left them in the oven for almost an hour to crisp them at 425 but have to watch so nothing burns. The taste was great tho and even better the next day when I could make them really crispy. Make sure they are spread in one layer too. Read More

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Sarah Jo

11/05/2010

I read through the reviews before I made these. I didn't end up using butter I used only a tablespoon or so of extra virgin olive oil (it's a little heart healthier) and because my kids were eating these I cut the red pepper spice back to one teaspoon. I didn't cook my fries in a casserole dish I layered foil over a baking sheet and baked them on the foil. I also used steak fries. My husband really liked these but my kids didn't care for them much at all. I had one and thought it was tasty. I served this with my homemade fry sauce that paired well though it was quite a kick combined with the spices from the fries. Read More

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

11/12/2006

These are soooo good. I can't believe you did this to me. I just want more and more and I have acid reflux sooo bad....Sometimes though it is worth a little pain for this goodness. Lord knows what I am doing to my insides....LOL Read More

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mominml

10/13/2010

To quote my daughter "oh man these fries are so good". I used steak fries because that is what I had and use a little less red pepper flakes for my kids' sake. These are really good and we were fighting over who got the last few! Read More

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MSPAX1

11/17/2010

I keep making them! Read More

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chester

09/01/2006

The seasonings were soooooo great!!! I have to agree with others that the butter listed is way too much so if making again I would decrease that tremendously. I baked these at 450 for about 35 minutes and then broiled them for another 7 or so to get them crunchified. Loved 'em - my thanks goes out to the firehouse! Read More

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Tranquillity45

02/22/2011

Amazing fries!!! I made it exactly the way the recipe listed except that I drizzled the butter and it was loaded with flavor! If you want the max flavor don't skimp on the spices or butter! Read More

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CHOATE FACTOR

07/08/2011

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Nutritional Information

Tail Burner Firehouse French Fries

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 226.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 24 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin b6: 17 %

vitamin c: 35 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 34 %

thiamin: 13 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ryanandkylesmom

02/24/2006

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09/28/2005

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12/09/2005

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Sarah Jo

11/05/2010

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

11/12/2006

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mominml

10/13/2010

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MSPAX1

11/17/2010

I keep making them!

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chester

09/01/2006

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Tranquillity45

02/22/2011

Amazing fries!!! I made it exactly the way the recipe listed except that I drizzled the butter and it was loaded with flavor! If you want the max flavor don't skimp on the spices or butter!

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CHOATE FACTOR