Oven Fries
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1pound waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes
- 1pound sweet potatoes, cut in half crosswise
- 3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt or coarse sea salt
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
153 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 286 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, shiny side up. Place in the oven while you prepare the potatoes.
- Step 2
Cut the potatoes into wedges that are ¼ inch to ½ inch thick at the thickest point and toss with the olive oil and salt.
- Step 3
Remove the hot pan from the oven, and add the potatoes to the pan in an even layer. They should sizzle. Return to the oven, and lower the heat to 450 degrees. Roast 25 minutes or until tender.
- Step 4
Remove the pan from the oven, and loosen the potatoes from the foil using an offset spatula. Return to the oven and cook for another five minutes. Serve at once, seasoned with more salt if desired.
- Advance preparation: These are best served right away, but can hold in a warm oven for about 30 minutes.Martha Rose Shulman can be reached at martha-rose-shulman.com.
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Comments
if you bake your oven fries on a wire rack (with cookie sheet under it) you won't need to turn or rotate the fries to get evenl crisp on both sides.
You could use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil to avoid the sticking problem. At 500 degrees the corners of the paper will turn brown.
I'm wondering about the wisdom of subjecting extra virgin olive oil to 450-500 degree temperatures. Any thoughts?
Do not use foil - I’ve never had these stick on an unlined sheet pan. I’ve also successfully used my cast iron skillet for smaller batches. These are a winner every time.
same issue as others. the potatoes stuck to the foil! I should have looked at the comments first! would be nice if they updated the recipe.
Made this as written, but added a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Absolutely wonderful, served with big buffalo burgers and all the trimmings!