Crunchy Baked Fries
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4.6
Crunchy Baked Fries
Description
This recipe for Crunchy Baked Fries involves slicing large russet potatoes into fries using a mandoline or knife, resulting in varying thickness. The fries are soaked in cold water for an hour to remove excess starch, which reduces sogginess and improves crisping during baking. After drying thoroughly, fries are tossed with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper for seasoning.
The fries are spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow air circulation and prevent overcrowding, which helps them bake evenly and crisp up. They bake first at 400°F until soft, then the temperature increases to 450°F to achieve a golden, crunchy exterior. Stirring halfway helps ensure even cooking. An optional broil can be used for extra crispness if time permits.
These baked fries offer a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions while maintaining a satisfying texture and flavor suitable as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes large
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into fries. I don't worry too much about the size of fry I am making- some are bigger, and some are smaller. That's fine!
- Next, place your spuds in a nice cool water bath. Completely submerge the fries in water.
- Let fries sit one hour. This helps to remove excess starch and will help the fries crisp up more in the oven.
- After an hour, drain the water, and pat fries dry with a paper towel.
- Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spread out onto a baking sheet which has been generously sprayed with cooking spray (two if the sheet is too crowded- fries should not be super packed on the sheet).
- Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes- until fries start to get soft.
- You might want to stir the fries at this point to prevent excessive sticking and to flip the fries to the other side.
- Turn the oven to 450 and continue baking until crisp (about 20-30 minutes).
- If you get in a hurry, turn on the broiler to crisp up the fries- but watch them closely, and stir them a few times to be sure all sides get some good crunch!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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