Craving french fries and peri peri fries? Make it at home

By the FeedMeNot team. Updated 3 November 2026.

Why you crave it

Fries are salt, crunch and a dip. They are the number one late night order for a reason. Wedges with a spice mix give you the crunch with much less oil than deep frying.

Before you order: take the 20 minute pause

A craving usually peaks and fades. Start the craving timer and rate the urge. If it is still strong after twenty minutes, this recipe is a better answer than a delivery order, and you will have a hot meal ready in about the same time.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, cut into thick wedges with skin on
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp pepper, salt
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• For the dip: 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp chilli sauce, a squeeze of lemon

Method

1. Soak the wedges in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
2. Toss with cornflour, oil and the seasoning until well coated.
3. Bake at 220 degrees C for 25 minutes, turning once, or cook in a nonstick pan on medium heat covered for 10 minutes and then uncovered for 10 more.
4. Cook until deep golden at the edges. Sprinkle a little more salt.
5. Mix the dip and serve right away.

What this costs compared with delivery

The home cost above is a rough range for the ingredients, based on typical retail prices. Delivery apps add fees, taxes and often a tip on top of the dish price. To see what your own habit costs over a year, use the food delivery cost calculator, or compare one meal in the delivery vs home cooking calculator.

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