Name: Easy Baked Oven Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes (cut into 8-12 wedges each); cooking spray; 1 tablespoon canola oil (or avocado oil); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt (or kosher salt); ½ teaspoon pepper

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These Baked Oven Fries are a simple, fast, and affordable side dish that everyone loves. They come together quickly with just a handful of ingredients, to deliver homemade fries that are crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, low in fat, and perfectly seasoned.

Don't want to turn on the oven? Try out my recipe for Air Fryer Fries.

Baked seasoned oven fries on parchment paper topped with minced parsley.

These oven fries are hands-down my family's favorite side dish of all time. I mean who doesn't love fries?!

When you can whip them up with simple, affordable ingredients, to make a low-fat side dish that is kid-friendly and pairs with endless dishes, like Homemade Chicken Tenders, Crockpot BBQ Chicken, or Instant Pot Pulled Pork, it is easy to see why this is a recipe I make at least once a week!

Reasons to Love Homemade Oven Fries

Easy. Oven fries are as simple as cutting your potatoes in wedges and tossing them with seasonings then baking. This method for making baked fries does not require any parboiling or soaking of the potatoes. It is the EASIEST way to prepare oven fries with delicious SUCCESS! Perfect for the busiest of nights!
Economical. Russet potatoes are incredibly affordable and have the bonus of having a long shelf life.
Kid-Friendly. Need I say more, parents? Kids are notoriously picky. These fries are a kids' favorite! And because they are homemade, they are GOOD for the kids.
Wholesome Recipe. Potatoes have gotten a bad wrap because most of us think of them as deep-fried fries, potato chips, or mashed potatoes slathered in cream in butter. But not all potato recipes are bad for you. Potatoes are full of nutrients and vitamins and if left unpeeled, fiber. While these baked fries feel indulgent, they are low in fat, low in sodium, and full of nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamin B12.
Allergy-Friendly. These oven fries are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, corn-free, and vegan-friendly.

Notes on Ingredients

Ingredients for baked oven fries labeled on counter.

Potatoes: Russet potatoes make the best potato for oven-baked fries, but you can use this method with Yukon gold potatoes, white potatoes, or red potatoes. Keep in mind that Sweet potato fries require a different method to achieve crispiness.
Oil: I most often opt for canola oil. It is a neutral mild oil. Vegetable oil, avocado oil, and olive oil are other suitable options.
Seasoning: You can season your fries any way you like. Salt, pepper, or seasoned salt is the classic way to go. I recommend tossing the potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and paprika, for incredible flavor.

Seasoning Options for Homemade Fries

Use Seasoned Salt: Use 2-3 teaspoons of seasoned salt in place of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Ranch Flavored: Replace the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika with 3 teaspoons of dry ranch seasoning mix for Ranch Flavored Fries.
Cajun Flavored Baked Fries: Add 2-3 teaspoons of cajun seasoning to the potato slices and omit the other seasonings from the recipe.
Greek Flavored: In place of salt and pepper, season sliced potatoes with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic, and ½ teaspoon dried dill. Grate fresh lemon zest over the fries after they have baked.
Garlic Flavored: Season potato slices with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
Taco Flavored: Use 2-3 teaspoons of taco seasoning in place of salt and pepper.
Spicy Oven Fries: Season the potato wedges with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Old Bay: Toss the potatoes with 2-3 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning. This is what a lot of seafood restaurants do!

Tips for the Best Oven Fries

The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Scrub and dry potatoes. Because we are leaving the skins on the potatoes, it is really important to make sure that the skin is free from dirt and debris, and drying the potatoes will help the seasonings adhere to the fries.
Cut the potatoes into equal-sized fries. You can opt to cut your potatoes into wedges or sticks, but you want to ensure each fry is about the same width so that the fries bake evenly.
Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or brush with oil. This helps the potatoes to not stick to your baking dish and allows you to use less oil to toss the potatoes with. It also helps the potatoes to crisp and brown to perfection.
Season the fries right on your baking dish. This helps cut down on the dishes used, which in my book is never a bad thing!
Give the fries space to bake. The secret to producing crispy baked fries is to spread the fries, allowing air to circulate them. If the fries are piled on top of each other, they will steam and won't be able to get crispy.
Flip halfway through baking. This will ensure each side of the fries has had contact with the baking sheet and gets crispy on each side.

Baked French Fry being dipped into ketchup.

Serving Suggestions

Homemade Oven Fries are the perfect side dish to endless entrees, like Sloppy Joes, Grilled Burgers, Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers, and BBQ Chicken Breast. Another great option for serving these fries is to use them as a base for Chili Fries and top with homemade chili and cheese. Yum!

And don't forget the sauce! Homemade French Fries can be served with a side of ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate: Store leftover cooled fries in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat by spreading the fries out onto a sheet pan and baking at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until just warmed through.
Freeze: Spread the cooled fries out in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place them into the freezer for an hour, or until the fries are frozen solid. Once frozen solid, transfer the potatoes into a freezer-safe storage bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and bake for 15-18 minutes.

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Baked Homemade Fries on parchment paper next to ketchup.

Easy Baked Oven Fries

These Baked Oven Fries are a simple, fast, and affordable side dish that everyone loves. They come together quickly with just a handful of ingredients, to deliver homemade fries that are crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, low in fat, and perfectly seasoned.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 40

Servings: -6

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

▢ 4 medium russet potatoes cut into 8-12 wedges each
▢ cooking spray
▢ 1 tablespoon canola oil or avocado oil
▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉. Spray a very large (or 2 smaller) cooking sheet pans with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
Scrub and dry russet potatoes. Cut in half lengthwise and then each half into 4-6 wedges, depending on the size of the potatoes.
Place cut potato wedges onto the pan and add oil and salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Once seasoned, spread the fries out evenly, so they are not overlapping or touching.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and flip the fries using a spatula. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 more minutes or until crispy and browned. Serve warm as desired.

Equipment Needed

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Notes

Potatoes: Russet potatoes make the best potato for oven-baked fries, but you can use this method with Yukon gold potatoes, white potatoes, or red potatoes.

Oil: Vegetable oil, avocado oil, and canola oil are the best options for oil, as they can stand up to the high heat and have a mild flavor. Regular olive oil is suitable as well but does have a bit of a more pronounced flavor.

Thin Oven Fries: Cut your potatoes into ¼ inch planks and season as directed. You will need 2 sheet pans to give the fries room to bake. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your fries.

Storage: Store leftover cooled fries in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat by spreading the fries out onto a sheet pan and baking at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until just warmed through.

Freeze: Spread the cooled fries out in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place them into the freezer for an hour, or until the fries are frozen solid. Once frozen solid, transfer the potatoes into a freezer-safe storage bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and bake for 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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