Roasted Crispy French Fries (Oven Fries)
By Elizabeth Ciobanu ·
Crispy roasted oven fries are a healthier alternative to fried potatoes and much easier to make!
Even though you need to set aside a bit of time for the process (soaking the potatoes and baking time in the oven), most of this is hands-off time, making these oven fries an easy addition to your dinner menu.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr 30 min
- Makes
- 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 large or 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes under running water and remove eyes and any bad spots (no need to peel).
- Cut potatoes into thin, french fry-shaped slices of about 1/2 inch width or less.
- Rinse sliced potatoes in cold running water and drain several times.
- Leave sliced potatoes to soak in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove extra starchiness.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Rinse again with cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Spread on parchment-lined baking tray, leaving some space between slices.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil, and stir to make sure all the slices have some oil on them.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 35 minutes. Remove the tray to stir the fries, then return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, for a total bake time of 45-50 minutes.
- Look for fries that are turning golden and crispy around the edges. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add other spices and flavorings, such as garlic salt, rosemary, or paprika.
- These don't reheat especially well (do any fries?!), but for best results, reheat any leftovers in a toaster oven.