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The Best Baked French Fries

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 153kcal
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Ingredients

  • 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

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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg