Oven Baked French Fries
Savor the crunch of these golden, oven baked Seasoned French Fries! Enjoy a lighter, crispy treat that turns a meal into a flavorful feast.
Servings: 5 Serves
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes. Place the cut-up potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water; set aside for about 30 minutes.
- Make the seasoning. Prepare the seasoning mix by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl; mix until thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.
- Prep the oven and sheet pan. Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously grease with cooking spray; set aside.
- Dry the potatoes. Drain, rinse, and arrange the fries on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to dry. Grab more paper towels and dry the potato fries thoroughly.
- Season the fries. Transfer the fries to a large mixing bowl and stir in the vegetable oil. Add 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture to the potatoes; mix and stir until well combined.
- Bake. Evenly arrange the potato fries on the foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden, flipping once halfway through cooking.
- Finish and serve. Remove the French fries from the oven and taste for seasonings; adjust to taste with the remaining seasoning mix. Serve the fries with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Selecting Potatoes: Use Russet potatoes to achieve the desired crispiness and texture when baked.
- Slicing the Fries: Make sure the fries are sliced evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Soaking Process: Immerse the sliced potatoes in water to eliminate extra starch - this will result in a crisper texture.
- Drying: Ensure the potatoes are completely dry before adding seasonings.
- Flavoring: Change up the mix of seasonings to align with your personal taste.
- Serving: Serve the fries hot and consider offering a selection of dips to amplify the flavor experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
