Baked fries have several advantages; they are cooked with no splatter and mess, and they are lower in fat. Season these simple baked French fries with salt or use a spicy seasoned salt.
PrintBaked French Fries
These baked French fries are easy to fix, and they’re lighter than deep fried.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetables, Potatoes
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
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- 4 medium baking potatoes, russet or Idaho
- 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided use)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided use)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 F.
- Scrub the potatoes and peel if desired. Slice lengthwise into thin 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices into 1/4-inch strips.
- Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over the bottom of a large rimmed baking sheet. Dry the potato strips and toss them in a bowl with 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with the salt or seasoned salt and toss to coat evenly. Alternatively, use an olive oil spray or similar nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread potato strips out in a single layer in the baking pan.
- Bake for about 12 minutes.
- Stir and turn the potatoes and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes longer.
- Turn again and bake for about 10 minutes longer, or until tender and golden brown.
