Description
Crispy homemade Baked French Fries deliver restaurant-quality potato goodness without excess oil. Restaurant-style results come from strategic potato selection, precise cutting techniques, and careful seasoning for maximum flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 potatoes (large, baking)
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoned salt or lemon pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper
- ½ cup (120 mL) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) chopped chives
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Wash whole potatoes under running water, keeping skin intact for nutritional benefits. Choose potatoes with smooth, unblemished surfaces.
- Cutting and Soaking: Slice potatoes into uniform rectangular strips, then submerge in ice-cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain thoroughly and pat completely dry using kitchen towels.
- Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, toss potato strips with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional herbs like rosemary or thyme. Ensure even coating of seasonings.
- Roasting Setup: Arrange seasoned potato strips on a parchment-lined baking tray, spreading them out to prevent overcrowding. Position the rack in the oven’s center and preheat to 425°F.
- Cooking Process: Roast potatoes for 35-40 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through to promote even browning. Look for golden-brown edges and crisp exterior as indicators of doneness.
- Serving: Allow fries to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven, which helps maintain their crispy texture. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Potato Selection: Choose firm, unblemished potatoes with smooth skin for the best texture and nutrition.
- Precise Cutting: Slice potatoes into uniform strips to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Starch Removal Technique: Soak potato strips in ice-cold water for 30 minutes to eliminate excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly pat dry potato strips to guarantee a crisp, golden exterior during roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg