Deep-fried French fries are a classic from our childhood, but often synonymous with excess fat and laborious preparation. However, today we offer you an irresistible alternative, ready in no time. To enjoy on their own, as an accompaniment to a juicy burger or a traditional dish, our recipe for crispy oven-baked French fries will delight the palate of young and old. You can even compete with the largest restaurants…
How to make crispy oven baked fries?
This recipe requires few ingredients and preparation time, but it allows you to obtain golden, crispy and tasty fries above all.
Ingredients – recipe for 2 to 4 people
- 4 large potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil or any other cooking oil
- grated parmesan
- fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation and cooking time.
- Take some generous potatoes, wash them carefully and cut them into slices and then into thin sticks without peeling them.
- Immerse everything in a container filled with hot water.
- Let it sit for a quarter of an hour, or even 30 minutes, to remove all the starch from the potatoes.
- Place your sticks on a clean cloth and wipe them thoroughly to remove any water.
- Preheat your oven to 425°.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place your chips in a bowl, add a good splash of oil, salt and pepper.
- Mix everything well and then spread it evenly on the baking sheet.
- Place the tray in the oven and cook for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Turn every 10 minutes with a thin, stiff spatula until golden and crispy fries are obtained.
- Are your fries ready? Take them out of the oven.
- To season them, simply garnish them with parmesan and fresh parsley. Otherwise, you can provide aioli or ketchup to dip your delicious fries in. You can also sprinkle them with flavorful spices by adding ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Our tips for preparing a successful oven-baked potato chips recipe
Thanks to our tips, preparing baked French fries will be a piece of cake:
When cutting fries, precision is key. If you have a French fry cutter or mandolin with the right attachment, use it to get uniform sticks.
For the second tip, here is a technique used to prepare potato croquettes, which involves soaking them in hot water. This step reduces the starch content, ensuring that the oven-baked fries turn out delicious and crispy.
Make sure your chips are thoroughly dried. Use a salad spinner if you have one at home.
Don’t skimp on the oil. Although the amount may seem quite generous, it is the secret to achieving golden, crispy fries.
Spray non-stick spray to make cleanup easier and to prevent fries from sticking to the baking tray. If you don’t have one, you can easily use baking paper to protect your plate.
For your information:
Our favorite method is to drain the water from the fries, give them a quick rinse under running water, and place them in the salad spinner basket for a minute to drain. Then, carefully pat them dry with highly absorbent paper towels.
What seasonings to enhance the flavor of your homemade oven-baked fries?
These oven-baked fries are absolutely delicious as is, so we encourage you to prepare the recipe following the steps given. Then, let your creativity run wild and customize your fries to your liking. Here are some of our favorite variations:
Spice mix: garlic and onion powder and paprika
Enhance the flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder and paprika, plus salt and pepper.
Oven-baked fries flavoured with garlic and olive oil
If you want to eat garlic-flavored fries, simply heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves and stir constantly for 1 minute. Don’t let the garlic burn! Finally, mix your fries together and add, if desired, parsley before serving your dish.
Seasoning mix
Replace the usual salt and pepper with your favorite seasoning blend or seasoned salt. Experiment with options like Cajun seasoning or spicy lemon pepper for an infusion of distinctive flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of potatoes should I use?
Russet, Moraisa or Bintje potatoes are ideal for preparing this recipe for oven-baked fries, because their skin is very crispy. You can also opt for Amandine potatoes.
Why do you have to soak potatoes in hot water?
This is not mandatory, but we recommend soaking them in hot water. This helps release some of the starch, resulting in crispy fries.
What is the best way to reheat French fries?
Reheat them in the oven at 200°C for 5 to 10 minutes. Using the microwave can soften them, so avoid it!
