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Crunchy Baked Fries

Crunchy baked French fries offer a delightful blend of golden-crisp exteriors and tender interiors, seasoned to perfection with a subtle hint of earthy potato goodness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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!
  2. Next, place your spuds in a nice cool water bath. Completely submerge the fries in water.
  3. Let fries sit one hour. This helps to remove excess starch and will help the fries crisp up more in the oven.
  4. After an hour, drain the water, and pat fries dry with a paper towel.
  5. Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. 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).
  7. Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes- until fries start to get soft.
  8. You might want to stir the fries at this point to prevent excessive sticking and to flip the fries to the other side.
  9. Turn the oven to 450 and continue baking until crisp (about 20-30 minutes).
  10. 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

Serving 1g Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 70mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% 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.