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Cottage Fries

These quick and easy cottage fries are ready in 30 minutes and need just 6 ingredients for crispy perfection!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes medium, washed and dried
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 430ºF (220ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can also use a non-stick baking sheet instead.
  2. Slice the potatoes into ½" rounds, make sure they are dried, if you need, pat them with paper towels.
  3. Transfer the potato slices to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, add seasonings, and mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  4. Arrange the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes on one side. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes. This ensures both sides cook evenly or until the potatoes are tender, but are crisp with a golden exterior. Serve with ketchup or other sauce of your choice.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes are preferred for cottage fries due to their high starch content, contributing to a fluffy interior and crispy exterior. Yukon Gold potatoes have lower starch and don’t get as crispy, while red potatoes, fingerling potatoes or sweet potatoes will need adjustment of cook times and also produce a different texture. 
  • Ensure uniform thickness while slicing the Russet potatoes. This ensures even cooking, resulting in uniformly crispy cottage fries. You can use a mandoline or a food processor as well if you have one of those. 
  • Spread the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the baking pan. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, which promotes even browning.
  • Russet potatoes are preferred for cottage fries due to their high starch content, contributing to a fluffy interior and crispy exterior. Yukon Gold potatoes have lower starch and don’t get as crispy, while red potatoes, fingerling potatoes or sweet potatoes will need adjustment of cook times and also produce a different texture. 
  • Ensure uniform thickness while slicing the Russet potatoes. This ensures even cooking, resulting in uniformly crispy cottage fries. You can use a mandoline or a food processor as well if you have one of those. 
  • Spread the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the baking pan. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, which promotes even browning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 447mg (19%) Potassium 894mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Potassium 894mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.