baked french fries

C12254

is there a way to make baked fries taste fried without all the grease?

sweetnlow30

I slice mine thin and soak them for an hour in cold water then dry them well. Toss with a tbsp of olive oil and dust with corn starch and spices like garlic salt, onion powder and a bit of basil. Bake @400 for about 20 mins turning half way through. They aren't exactly fried but they are good. There is also a new tfal gadget that deep fries food in a tbsp of oil. I haven't tried it though.

Bobbie8786

I slice mine thin and soak them for an hour in cold water then dry them well. Toss with a tbsp of olive oil and dust with corn starch and spices like garlic salt, onion powder and a bit of basil. Bake @400 for about 20 mins turning half way through. They aren't exactly fried but they are good. There is also a new tfal gadget that deep fries food in a tbsp of oil. I haven't tried it though.

This gadget you mention intrigued me so I looked it up on Amazon, $180. Guess, I am going to have to live with baked fries.

Momjogger

I like sweet potato fries. Slice sweet potato one way, turn and slice again. So easy! Toss with little oil and salt. I use a baking stone on the 400 degrees and turn once.

jojo86xdd

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Momjogger

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serendipity57

I have a Phillips Air Fryer... does chips and other" fried" food in less than a tspn of oil FANTABULOUS!!

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Fries -

http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2013/02/oven-baked-french-fries.html

chrisjathompson

Seriously these are the best fries http://m.instructables.com/id/Crispy-Oven-Baked-French-Fries/

acpgee

Seriously these are the best fries http://m.instructables.com/id/Crispy-Oven-Baked-French-Fries/

I will try this.

snowboardandasuitcase

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I love baked fries, but I wouldn't say no to a magical recipe that can give me that fried taste too!
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Mario_Az

try these bake them they are good

techcat10

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Capt_Apollo

my baked french fries never come out crunchy. i've tried a million different ways. any tips??

twinkfran

I put them in a bowl with some low fat cooking oil and give it a good mix with my hands until all the fries are covered, then bake for 20-40 mins depending in thickness (about halfway through i turn them). They are of course not as nice as the real thing but have a def crunch and good golden colour

russellbrand69

my baked french fries never come out crunchy. i've tried a million different ways. any tips??

Perhaps you're using the wrong variety of potato? Rooster potatoes (these have a red skin) crisp much better with this method than a generic white (cheapo) potato I bought last week.

Alta2000

Sorry this is a little off topic... but how do i "bump" a topic? does one have to do something specific to "bring up a topic" or is it just indicative?

You just write as a comment "Bump" or anything else you want like "read later", "to remember", etc. some people bump so it will remain in their comments and have it as a resource in the future.

Alta2000

I cut the fries and then drizzle a little bot of olive oil on the fries and "massage" them well with my bare fingers so that the olive oil will coat all the fries. Then I salt them and bake them in pre-heated oven.

Also, this is from cook's illustrated
http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/02/25/baked-oven-fries/

Capt_Apollo

my baked french fries never come out crunchy. i've tried a million different ways. any tips??

Perhaps you're using the wrong variety of potato? Rooster potatoes (these have a red skin) crisp much better with this method than a generic white (cheapo) potato I bought last week.

true, my red roasted potatoes are usually crunchy. but i want to duplicate the fried in oil type white potato french fries. or sweet potato fries.

krouse83

I LOVE french fries. However I think I love my homemade french fries even more. I use baking potatoes, and then slice them long ways, very very very thin. I then spray a cookie sheet with Pam Olive Oil and place the strips of potatos on the sheet. I sprinkle garlic, salt, onion powder, and parsly on the potatoes, spray them directly with the Pam OO and bake for about 15 minutes. I then flip the potatoes and spray the potatoes again with Pam Olive Oil and bit more garlic and bake for another 10 minutes. Since I slice them really thin, they usually come out very cripsy on the ends. Delicious!

coliema

Ultimate Oven Fries

Make sure to use a heavy baking sheet for this recipe - it cooks at very high heat.

Ingredients-
3 russet potatoes (about 8 oz. each), peeled
5 T. vegetable or peanut oil (or less, however much you want)
salt and pepper (or any other seasoning you would like to add)

Cut each potato lengthwise into 10-12 EVENLY sized wedges.

Adjust oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 475 degrees.

Place potatoes in large bowl and cover w/ VERY hot tap water; soak 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a 18"x12" heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet with 4 T. oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, set aside.

Drain potatoes and THOROUGHLY dry. Rinse and wipe out bowl; return potatoes to bowl and toss w/ remaining 1 T. oil. Arrange potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet; cover tightly w/ foil and bake 5 minutes.

Remove foil and continue to bake until bottoms of potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15 - 20 minutes, rotating baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a spatula and tongs, scrape to loosen potatoes from pan, then flip each wedge, keeping potatoes in single layer. Continue baking until fries are golden and crisp, 5 - 15 minutes longer, rotating pan as needed if fries are bowning unevenly.

Transfer fries to second baking sheet (I just used the foil from the earlier step) lined w/ paper towels to drain. Season w/ additional salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 3 - 4.

tnicmorris

I usually use frozen fries and spray them with cooking spray before baking them. When I turn them halfway through cooking to cook the other side, I spray the new side and finish baking them. Frozen waffle fries work the best, in my opinion, with this technique. Plus, it's easier to count them (if you're counting for serving size).

acpgee

Seriously these are the best fries http://m.instructables.com/id/Crispy-Oven-Baked-French-Fries/

I will try this.

These were great. Very crunchy. Thank you.

avskk

I use the smallest amount of oil possible (seriously, like a tablespoon for 4-6 good-sized potatoes), dust a little flour or cornstarch over the potatoes once they're coated, and don't skimp on the salt. Roast at a higher temp -- 425F or so -- for a shorter time (20 minutes, maybe), turning once about halfway through. Try to balance all your slices skin-side down for the first half of the roast.

shargolf

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Momjogger

try these bake them they are good

Those are good, but trust me - homemade ones are even better, and all you have to do is slice both ways and toss in olive oil and salt.

techcat10

Sorry this is a little off topic... but how do i "bump" a topic? does one have to do something specific to "bring up a topic" or is it just indicative?

You just write as a comment "Bump" or anything else you want like "read later", "to remember", etc. some people bump so it will remain in their comments and have it as a resource in the future.

Thanks!!!!

MrsGraves1987

You must make sure you parboil them!

Once parboiled, drain the water and shake slightly in the pan so they are a little bashed (not broken).

Then toss in a little oil, or spray with sunflower oil spray - add salt and oven bake.

Yuummmm

charlena48

I bake my french fries on a cookie sheet. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over them and then I sprinkle a little Country Bob's Seasoning Salt on them. Turn them over half way through baking and add a little more seasoning. It doesn't take much.