Crispy Oven Baked French Fries
Crispy oven baked French fries made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and garlic powder are easy to make and come out golden and perfectly seasoned every time.
Servings 4 people
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes cut lengthwise into even sized sticks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Cover with cool water. Soak the potatoes for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Lay out a layer of paper towels. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer over the paper towels. Blot with additional paper towels.
- Dry out the large bowl and return the potatoes to the bowl. Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and season with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the fries to coat them evenly in the oil and salt.
- Spray a large baking sheet (or sheets) with a layer of cooking spray. Arrange the potatoes in an even single layer on the sheet(s).
- Bake the fries for 20 minutes. Flip the fries, then return them to the oven and bake them for an additional 5 minutes or until the fries are golden brown.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Notes
- Cut the potatoes as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate.
- Soaking the potatoes is key for crispy fries — don’t skip it.
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly after soaking to prevent steaming in the oven.
- Avoid using too much oil; excess oil will make the fries soggy instead of crisp.
- Use two baking sheets if needed to keep the fries in a single layer.
- For best texture and flavor, season lightly before baking and add more salt immediately after the fries come out of the oven.
- Serve right away for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
