Italian Oven-Baked Fries

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Slice your potatoes into sticks that are about 1/3” thick. Place the potatoes into a bowl of cold water, along with a couple of tablespoons of salt. Allow the fries to soak in the salted water for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

When you’re ready to cook the potatoes, drain them and pat dry.

Step 3

Place your fries into a bowl and pour the olive oil over the top. Toss the fries with your hands to ensure that they are all coated with oil. Then transfer the oiled fries to a couple of baking sheets. (I used my oven mats on my baking sheets, because they make clean-up so easy!)

Step 4

Spread the fries into a single layer on each baking sheet. Then sprinkle the dried herbs evenly over the potatoes, followed by the cheese and parsley.

Step 5

Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Rotating the pans after 30 minutes to ensure they bake evenly.

Step 6

Removed the finished fries from the sheets and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, along with your favorite dipping sauce. Yum!