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.
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.
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.