Crispy Oven Fries
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal
These Crispy Oven Fries with real takeaway vibes might be baked, not fried, but they are every bit as addictive. Serve them with magical chicken salt to take them to the next level.
Ingredients
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1.2 kg brushed or sebago (russet) potatoes, peeled and cut into fries (a width of about 1–1.5 cm/½ inch)
- 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour (optional but recommended)
- Easy Chicken Salt, to serve
Instructions
- Add oil to a baking tray – Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced). Add the olive oil to a large baking tray and place it in the oven to heat up.
- Parboil the fries – Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and parboil for 6 minutes until just fork-tender (set a timer).
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and leave to steam-dry for 5 minutes.
- Toss the fries in flour – Add flour (if using) and toss to coat.
- Toss the fries in the hot oil – Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven (use mitts – the oil will be hot!) and add the fries. Toss to coat as evenly as you can in the oil. If using chicken salt, sprinkle the fries now with 1 teaspoon of the salt and toss to coat again.
- Bake – Bake for 35–50 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- Stand (optional) – Let the fries drain on a paper towel for 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve – Season with more chicken salt to taste, if using, and serve.
Notes
Note 1 – Although brushed or sebago (russet) potatoes are best, waxy potatoes work too.
MAKE AHEAD
Peel and cut your fries up to 24 hours in advance. Store them submerged in cold water in the fridge until you’re ready to parboil.LEFTOVERS
Best enjoyed fresh, but don’t throw out any leftovers! Storage – Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheating – Best reheated in the oven at 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced) or the air fryer at 200°C (400°F) until hot and crispy again. The microwave works in emergencies, but the texture will suffer.Nutrition Facts
Crispy Oven Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
371
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
18
mg
1
%
Potassium
1269
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
56
g
19
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
59
mg
72
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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