Real fries are really quite simple. I fill a cast iron pan with about 1 1/2 inches of oil and then fill it with fries. I take the fries out and sprinkle them with salt and pepper on a plate layered in a paper towel. Then I refill the cast iron fryer with more fries. I turn around to test the fries on the plate and the plate is empty.
I have also sprinkled the fries with a rub mixture that inclues cayenne pepper and chili powder and slight amount of cumin. Then I take some crushed bacon and sprinkle that on top of the fries. After that, I take some chili con queso pop that in the microwave and spill it all over the fries.
And if you think that is good, some day I will give you my recipe for potato Latkes.
Ed