Hummus and salad, with pita or leftover challah, topped with eggplant, tahini, and French fries is an Israeli Saturday morning favorite. In order to make the meal healthier, I bake the French fries using the special method and spices described below, and the children say that the baked version is even tastier than the deep-fried version. I first put the cut potatoes into boiling water for 15 minutes, then I dry them and add the spices, and bake them until they are golden brown. The result is perfect French fries which are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Servings 8
- 5 medium-large potatoes 1 kg
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked or regular paprika or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill optional, takes it to the next level
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
The Best Baked French Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
153
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
300
mg
13
%
Potassium
589
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
438
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 430℉/220℃ with Turbo or fan if available.
- Cut the potatoes into fries (with or without the skin) and transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour boiling water over the cut potatoes until they are completely covered, and cover with a lid. Leave the fries in the boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Drain the water, transfer the fries to a kitchen towel and dry thoroughly.
- Dry the bowl that was used previously and return the fries to it. Add the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and dill and mix well.
- Place parchment paper on a sheet pan and spray lightly with oil.
- Spread the fries on the tray in one layer and place the tray in the lower third of the oven for about 20 minutes.
- When the fries are golden brown on one side flip them over and continue baking until evenly brown.
