Baked French Fries
Baked French fries are a simple, oven-baked side dish made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and pantry spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut the russet potatoes into evenly sized fry-shaped pieces and place them in a large bowl of cold water. Let soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Transfer the dried potatoes to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, dried basil, chili powder, cumin, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries and return them to the oven.
- Continue baking for another 15–20 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Soak the Potatoes: Soaking the fries in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch, which helps them bake up crisp instead of gummy.
- Dry Thoroughly: Pat the potatoes completely dry after soaking so the oil can coat them evenly and promote browning.
- Use High Heat: Baking at 425°F helps the fries crisp on the outside while staying tender inside.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Spreading the fries in a single layer allows hot air to circulate and prevents steaming.
- Serve Immediately: Baked french fries are best right out of the oven while they’re still crisp.
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