Baked French Fries
Learn how to make crispy baked french fries without the hassle of pre-soaking them in ice water. Our recipe is simple and makes golden, perfectly seasoned fries that complement any meal.
John and I have been making homemade french fries in the oven for over 2 decades, and it’s one of my favorite ways to prepare them. Several years ago, I jumped on the bandwagon and starting soaking the potatoes ahead of time.
We couldn’t tell much of a difference except that the process takes longer. From here on out, we’re making baked fries using our no-soak method and it couldn’t be easier.
Toss with your favorite spices, dip them in your favorite sauce, and you’ve got a side dish that hits the spot every single time! Serve a batch with panko baked cod, baked mahi mahi, or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
How to Make Baked French Fries
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, and spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized strips, about ⅓-inch thick, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the potatoes with oil, toss to combine, sprinkle with half the seasonings, and toss again.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the fries reach the desired doneness.
- Remove the fries from the pan, and place into another large bowl. While they’re hot, add more of the seasonings and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately!
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerator: Our baked fries are best served immediately. As they cool, they get chewy and a little tough in texture. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Reheating: The best way to reheat the fries are to place them in the oven at 350°F until warmed through or in a toaster oven until warm.
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or adjust to taste
- 2 large russet potatoes, about 550 g total
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, and spray a large baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon salt
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized strips, about ⅓-inch thick, and place in a large mixing bowl.2 large russet potatoes
- Drizzle the potatoes with oil, toss to combine, sprinkle with half the seasonings, and toss again.2 teaspoons cooking oil
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the fries reach the desired doneness.
- Take the fries off the pan, and place into another large bowl. While the fries are hot, add more of the seasoning mix and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper if desired.¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Serve immediately!
