Oven Baked Seasoned Fries
 
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Who doesn't like good fries? I hate to deep fry anything, but this was a compromise worth the side work.
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 t. of your favorite seasoning, if desired. I used Old Bay!
Instructions
  1. Peel the potatoes and slice them in lengthwise. Lie the flat side down.
  2. Slice lengthwise again for the desired width of your fries. Split those halves in half and lie the cut side down again.
  3. Cut lengthwise again through those stacks to finish creating your fires.
  4. Place them in a bowl covered with water for about 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch.
  5. Drain and place on an absorbent, clean dish towel or dish drying mat.
  6. Using paper towels, blot the excess water from the remaining exposed portions of the potatoes.
  7. Place them into a Ziploc bag with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Seal bag a shake to coat all parts of the potatoes.
  8. If using a seasoning, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of it over the potatoes in the Ziploc bag and seal and shake bag to distribute seasonings.
  9. Pour potatoes out onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Spread them out evenly spacing them out so they're not touching, if possible. This will increase their ability to brown an crisp. If your baking sheet is too small, use another baking sheet.
  11. In a preheated 450 degree oven, place the pan about a third of the way down from the top. Bake for about 15 minutes.
  12. Remove pan from oven and flip them over then return them to the oven for another 15-20 minutes or until they are crisp enough for you.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/oven-baked-seasoned-fries/