Easy Baked Oven Fries

Baked Homemade Fries on parchment paper next to ketchup.

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5 from 12 votes

Perfectly seasoned, ever so crispy, and low in fat, these baked oven fries are the ultimate family-friendly side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: -6

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes cut into 8-12 wedges each
cooking spray
1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable 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℉ (220℃). Spray a very large (or 2 smaller) cooking sheet pans with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
Scrub and dry the potatoes. Cut in half lengthwise and then each half into wedges that are about ½-inch thick.
Place cut potato wedges onto the greased sheet pan add 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, toss the potatoes to evenly coat with the seasonings and oil. 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.

Notes

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.

Seasonings: Feel free to vary the seasoning as desired.

Thinner 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 leftovers 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°F for 8-10 minutes, or until just warmed through.

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