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Oven Baked Fries is one of those mix and dump recipes that everyone has in the back of their mind. This recipe is so easy with only 4 ingredients and healthier for you than fried.

Oven Baked Fries is one of those mix and dump recipes that everyone has in the back of their mind. This recipe is so easy, too, with only 4 simple ingredients.

I’ve found that baking fries this way is just as good as deep fat fried. And less fattening, too.

Four Simple Ingredients for Oven Baked Fries

Russet Potatoes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasoned Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

On Making Your Own Fries

When I make my own fries, I sometimes want thin fries. Or curly ones. Sometimes I prefer large fries, or even fries that are cut into wedges–like a fancy steakhouse. What we’re going for here are the fancy wedges.

You can cut your own with a knife and cutting board. For this I would suggest either a chef’s knife or a Santoku Knife.

Or, if you have a large family and everyone really likes fries, then you might want to consider investing in a French Fry Cutter. Like this one by New Star Food Service, which is made of heavy cast iron and stainless steel. I own a cheap version of this that I bought for $25, which I cannot recommend. It is hard to use and some of the spacers have broken. Invest in a good one!

When it comes to potatoes, Russet potatoes are pretty standard to use for French Fries. But I also like using Yikon Gold potatoes.

Sometimes, I will add grated Parmesan and chopped parsley at the halfway point, when I stir the potatoes. This is a delicious addition when you want something a bit more special for your dinner.

I prefer using Olive Oil rather than a vegetable oil, to give the potatoes more flavor. And olive oil is a healthier alternative.

This recipe goes well with many dishes. I like these fries with Sloppy Joes, Hamburgers, Sirloin Steak, or Easy BBQ Chicken Bites.

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Oven Baked Fries

This is one of those mix and dump recipes, but here's my best guess on ingredients. This goes well with Sloppy Joes.

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 35

Total Time 47

Serving Size 4

Equipment

Santoku Knife

French Fry Cutter

Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

6-8 medium Russett potatoes washed and sliced in wedges
4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a cutting board and Chef's Knife, or a French Fry Cutter, slice potatoes into wedges.
In large bowl, combine sliced potato wedges, oil, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix until oil covers potatoes.
Transfer mixture to baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with a baking spray. Sprinkle with more seasoned salt and pepper if desired. Bake for 15 minutes. With metal spatula turn potatoes and bake for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and tender. Serves 6-8.