Baked Fries with Garlic Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Baked Fries with Garlic Sauce
Description
The fries are made from large russet potatoes cut into wedges or thick strips, lightly coated with arrowroot starch, and tossed in cooking oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper before baking at a high temperature. Proper spacing on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet ensures even crisping. Baking for 20-25 minutes yields fries with golden edges and tender interiors, avoiding the bitterness that comes with overbaking.
The accompanying garlic tahini hummus sauce is prepared by sautéing minced garlic in oil, then blending with hummus, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, dried dill or parsley, salt, and water to reach a smooth dip consistency. This sauce combines the nuttiness of tahini, garlicky warmth, and mild acidity for a flavorful contrast to the fries.
This dish can serve as a snack or side and suits variations with sweet potatoes or root vegetables. The sauce adds moisture and an herbal richness that balances the fries' crisp texture. The technique avoids frying, offering a lighter take on crispy fries paired with a satisfying dip.
Adjustments include skipping oil for an oil-free version by roasting garlic without oil and baking the fries without oil to reduce fat. Nutritional values vary by serving size and ingredient choices.
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 2 potato large russet; cut into thin wedges or fat match sticks
- 2 to 3 tsp arrowroot starch or flour
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or use fresh, or more
Garlic Tahini Hummus Sauce
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced/finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp hummus or use cooked chickpeas + lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp tahini
- 2 to 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt 1/4 to 1/2 tsp, to taste
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp dried dill or more; or parsley
- 2 to 3 Tbsp water as needed to thin
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped fresh; or oregano; for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220ºc. Chop the potatoes. Press a paper towel on the potatoes to absorb excess moisture if needed.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped potatoes and toss in flour/starch. Then add oil and mix in. Sprinkle will salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and mix in.
- Spread the potatoes on parchment lined baking sheet with atleast a 1/4 inch between them. *Parchment papers have oven safe temperature mentioned on them. Do not use parchment with temp rating lower than 425. Bake on a greased baking sheet instead.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the sheet around and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or until golden/golden brown on most edges. do not over bake to too much brown as the potatoes get bitter when burnt. .
- Meanwhile make the garlic tahini hummus sauce: In a small skillet heat oil over medium-low heat. Add chopped garlic and cook until translucent. Stir occasionally.
- Blend the rest of the sauce ingredients and half of the cooked garlic until smooth. Taste and adjust salt, tang (lemon juice) and garlic.
- To serve: Place a double layer of freshly baked fries in a serving container. Dress generously with garlic sauce. Sprinkle cooked garlic over the sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh oregano or parsley. Serve!
Notes
- Opt for sweet potatoes or other root vegetables as alternative bases for the fries.
- For oil-free preparation, roast garlic without oil and bake fries without added oil.
- Nutritional values provided refer to one serving portion.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1064mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8.9mg | 49% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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