oven baked fries

It turns out that the “secret” to deliciously crispy oven fries is simpler than you think! And it has nothing to do with cooking time or the amount of oil you use...

Italian Oven-Baked Fries

potatoes

olive oil

Tbsp dried Italian herbs

grated Romano cheese

parsley leaves (finely chopped)

salt and black pepper

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.

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

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!)

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.

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

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

Learn the secrets to the best oven-baked French fries that are tasty, crispy, and healthy. Cut them yourself or use frozen fries. Just follow these easy never fail step by step photo instructions.

Crispy Baked French Fries

russet potatoes (medium)

salt (to taste)

Start with a couple of medium russet potatoes. That will make four servings. Preheat oven to 425° convection. If you don&#x27;t have convection, you can use 450° or stay at 425° and it will take a bit longer.

Peel potatoes if desired. Cut your fries. I use a mandoline, but a knife will do. 1/4 inch thick is recommended.

Place in cold water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse the fries with cold water and place on a towel and dry well. Dry the bowl and put fries back in and mix with about a tablespoon of oil.

Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil and a rack. Spray with PAM.

Spread the fries on a prepared rack. Do not overlap but they may touch a little. Give a light sprinkle of coarse salt.

Bake until golden brown. About 30 minutes.

These extra crispy oven baked French fries put a healthier spin on one of your favorite foods! Made with just a light splash olive oil, these crispy oven baked fries are super tasty without all the grease.

Extra Crispy Oven Baked French Fries

Russet baking potatoes,

Sea salt,

Black pepper, freshly ground

Optional French fry seasonings: paprika Parmesan cheese

Ketchup sauce

Adjust your oven racks, positioning them in the best way to cook two trays of potatoes at once. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Rinse and peel the Russet potatoes. Slice the potatoes into long thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick. As you&#8217;re slicing away, place the cut potatoes into a large deep bowl filled with cold water. Make sure the potatoes are completely submerged. Allow the potatoes to soak for 20-30 minutes, changing the water half way through the soaking time.

Drain off the water and place the potatoes in a colander. Rinse, rinse, rinse away the starch! Thoroughly dry off the potatoes so there&#8217;s no sign of water on any slice.

Place the dried-off potatoes in a clean bowl. Add in the olive oil. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper and optional seasonings. Toss the potatoes to evenly coat the whole batch in the oil and seasonings.

Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Arrange the oven fries in a single layer on each baking sheet, making sure there is room between each of the oven fries and no two fries are touching. Overlapping potatoes will not become crispy.

Place the trays in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, flipping the fries at least 2-3 times during the baking process. Your oven baked French fries are done once they become golden and crispy and do not bend when lifted.

If desired, sprinkle additional seasonings on your oven baked fries. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

I am a french fry snob so much I hardly ever order them out because I'm always disappointed. Didn't want the extra fat and calories from oil frying and one day searching I found your recipe. Today is the THIRD time I will be making fries using your recipe and trying them out on one of my grandsons. I'm certain he will love them as much as we do! Thank you!

Best results I've had so far with oven baked fries. I used a convection oven and could have used thicker cut fries with success.

These oven-baked Garlic Parmesan Fries are the perfect side dish to any burger or sandwich, or just piled high with your favorite toppings!

Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries

russet potatoes (about ⅔ lb. each) (1.08)

Tbsp olive oil (0.16)

oregano (0.20)

garlic powder (0.05)

salt (0.02)

tsp black pepper (0.02)

Tbsp grated Parmesan (0.22)

Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Wash the potatoes well then cut into ½-inch wide fries.

Place the cut fries in a large bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Toss until the fries are coated in oil and seasoning.

Spread the seasoned fries out onto a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper.

Bake the fries for about 30 minutes, or until well browned, stirring once half-way through.

Serve hot! Optional garnish: chopped parsley and a pinch of Parmesan.

These are the BEST oven baked French fries that taste just like a restaurant! They come out crispy and perfectly seasoned: no need for frying.

Ultimate Baked French Fries (So Crispy!)

russet potatoes (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)*

smoked paprika

garlic powder

Old Bay seasoning (purchased or homemade)

black pepper

salt

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Evenly space the oven racks to ensure even cooking.

Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into fries

(Watch this video or use a fry cutter.) Wash the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Slice off the ends of each potato, then slice off part of the side to make a base. Place the potato half cut side down and cut off a 3/8-inch slice, then lay the slice on its side and cut it into several long strips. Repeat until all potatoes have been cut into fries. The pieces can be uneven, but aim for as uniform of thickness as possible. See the video for full instructions!

Soak in cold water (10 minutes)

Place the cut fries into a medium bowl and rinse with cold water until water is clear. Then fill the bowl with cold water and allow to rest for 10 minutes (while the oven preheats). Then drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a clean dish towel.

Season the fries

Add the fries to a dry bowl and toss them with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Old Bay, black pepper, and kosher salt. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the fries in straight lines on the paper, placing them as far apart as possible.

Bake

Bake the fries for 20 minutes. Take them out of the oven and carefully flip each fry. Return to oven (reversing the pans on top and bottom racks). Bake additional 8 to 10 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown, watching carefully as the bake time depends on the fry thickness and your oven. (If the majority of the fries seem soft, continue to bake a few more minutes.)

Taste and add a few more pinches salt if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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Wondering how to cut potatoes into fries? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you exactly how to cut potatoes for french fries.

Video: How to Cut Potatoes into Fries

This Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe is crispy, spicy, and perfectly flavored with our cajun seasoning blend. It&#039;s a healthier version that can be made both in the oven and air fryer.

Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe

russet potatoes (or 3 medium)

peanut oil (or canola, or olive oil)

cooking spray

tsp smoked paprika

onion powder

sugar

oregano

thyme

tsp red chili flakes

tsp salt

black pepper,

Wash, peel, and cut potatoes into ½-inch thick fries. Then, if using the oven method, add your baking sheet to the oven and preheat it to 390ºF (200ºC).

This is optional, but it helps to get rid of some of the starch, which results in crispier fries. Fill a large bowl with water and add ice and add the potatoes. Soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain and rinse.

Lay them on a few layers of paper towels and dry well. This is important to make sure that the seasoning will stick properly.

Add the potatoes to a bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Then, add the spice mix and stir until every last piece is well-coated.

Take the hot baking sheets out of the oven and spray them with cooking spray. Add the fries in a single layer, giving them enough space in between. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

If using an air fryer, preheat it to 390ºF (200ºC). Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then add the fries in a single layer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Finish by sprinkling a little bit of sea salt before serving.

This recipe for oven baked sweet potato fries comes out perfectly seasoned and tasty each and every time. Oven sweet potato fries without any oil make a great side dish for meals or a snack on their own with a tasty dipping sauce.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

sweet potatoes

cayenne pepper

pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Cut potatoes into fry-size pieces about ½-inch thick.

Mix spices in a small bowl. Place fries into a bowl or large ziplock bag.

Add seasonings and toss until fries are covered with seasoning.

Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Kids love these! And it is so simple and quick to make!

My absolute favorite savory snack! These sweet potato fries are the BEST!

Homemade food is always fresh and tastes amazing! Love these

Gotta love sweet potato fries! So so good!

i love a good batch of yam fries and these were awesome and not soggy!

These sweet potato fries are perfect! Crispy and sweet!

What flavorful sweet potato fries! Love your dipping sauce suggestions as well. Thank you!

I used to make sweet potato recipes all the time when my kids were babies, thank you for reminding me of it! They loved these beautiful fries!

Say goodbye to limp and gummy oven fries!  These oven baked French fries are perfectly crispy with fluffy interiors and the best flavor!

Oven Baked French Fries

large Russet or Kennebec potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)

beef tallow (melted), lard

Beef

Preheat the oven to 450 F.Place the sliced potatoes in a pot of water, covered by about an inch of water. Depending on the thickness of your fries, you&#39;ll want to boil them for just 3-5 minutes. Start the timer once the potatoes start boiling. Be careful not to boil them for too long. It&#39;s better to under-boil than to over-boil. You don&#39;t want them to be really limp, but just barely starting to become tender.Immediately drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl of ice water. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then pour them into a colander to thoroughly drain.

Blot the potatoes with a clean dish towel or paper towels and transfer them to a large bowl.  Pour the tallow or oil over the sliced potatoes and toss to thoroughly coat the potatoes. Line a baking sheet and place the potatoes on it in a single layer.Bake on the middle rack for 15 minutes, then use a spatula to carefully turn over the fries. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until the fries are golden and crispy. The length of time will vary depending the size of your fries and how long they were parboiled.Remove the fries from the oven and immediately, while they&#39;re still hot (so the salt adheres), sprinkle them with salt and give them a shake to evenly coat. Serve them immediately.

These made some terrific fries.  To be honest not even sure I'd notice the difference between these and deep fried.  I used beef tallow and the flavor was just awesome.

These turned out beautifully.  I've been making my own tallow for a while (thanks to your recipe) and used it to make these fries.  I will never go back.  So flavorful.  Now on to your fabulous Animal Style Fries!

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