Can “French fries” be light(er), healthful, and still scrumptious? Yes—when they’re not actually deep-fried.
Hand-cutting earthy, nutritious fresh potatoes, tossing with just a
drizzle of olive oil, and baking them
to tender, golden goodness results in a dish that looks like French fries,
tastes like French fries, and even invites kids like French fries—but without so
much fat (and no grown-up guilt).
Keep it as simple as it gets: potatoes, oil, salt, and pepper. Nothing
else needed—except maybe homemade ketchup?
Serves 4-5
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
- olive oil, for drizzling
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
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| Medium Russet Potatoes |
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut a bit of the rounded ends from the potatoes, then cut a thin slice
from 2 rounded sides. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Cut each
slice into 3-4 sticks.
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| Cut off the Rounded Ends |
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| Cut off 2 Rounded Sides |
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| Cut into 1/3-Inch-Thick Slices |
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| Cut Each Slice into 3-4 Sticks |
- Place the potato sticks in a large bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake 15
minutes. Turn and bake an additional 12-15 minutes (depending
on size) until golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
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Fries Tossed with Oil, Salt, and Pepper
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Fries Ready to Bake
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Fries after Turning
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| Baked Fries |
Transfer to a bowl, season with more sea salt to taste, and serve.
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| Hand-Cut Oven Fries |
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