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Fresh from the Oven Homemade French Fries
It doesn’t get any better than these Homemade French Fries. Perfectly seasoned and baked to a golden perfection, these fries are better (and healthier) than most fast food options.
French Fries. I could write a book about them! They are ridiculously amazing and embarrassingly addictive. And quite honestly, I don’t know how to control myself around them.
And for that, I’ve got the perfect solution: homemade french fries. Don’t worry – these aren’t those sad and bland french fries. Nope, these bad boys are full of flavor, are perfectly crisp on the outside, and deliciously soft on the inside. With this homemade version, you won’t feel too bad chowing down on a second plate, or third.
After you season your fries, you’ll place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes. No frying here, and I promise you won’t miss it either. These are just as good, if not better.
I hope you enjoy these easy, homemade french fries. I warn you that these might be requested quite often!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
Potatoes! Get some medium-sized potatoes to cut into strips. I recommend using Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes for best results.
Olive oil. Olive oil adds antioxidants to your oven baked fries. It also adds a depth of flavor and helps you achieve a crispy texture.
Garlic salt. It makes all the difference. Trust me. This will take your ordinary french fries on to a whole other level.
Italian seasoning. Again, for added flavor. These homemade fries are anything but bland.
Black pepper. No french fry is complete with a touch of ground black pepper.
Paprika. This is optional. But I enjoy the slightly sweet, slightly spicy kick.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Fresh French Fries at Home
Step 1: Prep the potatoes
Wash and dry 5 medium potatoes.
Step 2: Cut and soak
Use a sharp knife to cut potatoes in long thin strips. Place potato strips into a medium-sized bowl, add cold water just to cover the potatoes, and let them stand for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Drain and dry
In 20 minutes drain the potatoes, place them onto a clean kitchen towel, and let them dry.
Step 4: Season
Put the potatoes back into the clean bowl. Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix well with a spoon trying not to break the potato strips.
Step 5: Prepare to bake
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the seasoned potato strips on the sheet in a single layer.
Step 6: Bake
Bake at 425 F for 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fries.
Step 7: Serve
As soon as the potato strips start browning on the edges and become crispy on the outside, the fries are ready! They will be soft inside. Take them out of the oven, and serve hot. They lose their crispness as they cool down.
Expert Tips:
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these french fries straight from the oven, as they tend to lose crispness as they cool.
- Arrange the potato strips in a single layer on the baking sheet to prevent overcrowding. This ensures crispness.
- Spice up these baked french fries with cajun seasoning or a homemade spice blend of your choosing. Feel free to use smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, fries seasoning, or chili powder for extra spice!
- Chop the fries with a french fry cutter to make the prep easier. If you cut the shape like steak fries, give them more time to roast, keep an eye on the oven.
- If you have no garlic salt, salt and pepper with garlic powder or a seasoning salt work perfectly as a substitute.
- Sprinkle these fries with grated parmesan cheese for serving!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, but garlic salt adds extra flavor; adjust the quantity to taste.
While best enjoyed fresh, you can reheat briefly in the oven to restore some crispiness.
Check if the oven temperature is accurate, and make sure the fries are in a single layer without overcrowding on the baking sheet.
Here are some dishes you can make to pair with these fresh fries:
- These Vegan Crispy Sweet Potato Patties (Gluten Free) make a natural vegan hamburger alternative!
- Quick Baked Marinated Montreal Chicken is a classic protein to have with a side dish of fries! This is one of the best easy recipes you can make with fries.
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Fresh from the Oven Homemade French Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium potatoes, cut into strips
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika, optional
Instructions
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Wash and dry 5 medium potatoes.4-5 medium potatoes,
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Use a sharp knife to cut potatoes in long thin strips. Place potato strips into a medium-sized bowl, add cold water just to cover the potatoes, and let them stand for 20 minutes.2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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In 20 minutes drain the potatoes, place them onto a clean kitchen towel, and let them dry.
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Put the potatoes back into the clean bowl. Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix well with a spoon trying not to break the potato strips.2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 2 tsp garlic salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp paprika,
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the seasoned potato strips on the sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 425 F for 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fries.
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As soon as the potato strips start browning on the edges and become crispy on the outside, the fries are ready! They will be soft inside. Take them out of the oven, and serve hot. They lose their crispness as they cool down.
