These seasoned Extra Crispy Oven Baked Fries are so easy to make, and will knock your socks off with amazing flavor! I don’t think there is anything better than hot, crispy homemade fries! I love making this healthy, oven-baked version whenever I have the chance. Once you’ve tried them, you won’t be able to resist going baked instead of fried.
All you need is a few clean russet potatoes and some Extra Virgin Olive Oil to get them going! I like to carefully use my Mandoline Food slicer to make short work of slicing the potatoes. They need to be about 1/4 inch thick, but you can accomplish this with a sharp knife too!
Preparing the Potatoes
Simply add all the potato slices to a large bowl.
Submerge the fries with cold water and cover. They need to soak at minimum for 30 minutes. If you want to make them ahead of time, they can soak in the fridge for up to 8 hours. *This step is crucial to ensure the starch is released from the potatoes, which helps the fries really crisp up during the cooking process.
Add the dry seasoning ingredients into a small bowl, and stir to combine. All you need for amazing seasoned fries is:
- Seasoned Salt
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Dried Basil
- Ground Cumin
Preparing the Oven Baked Fries
Once the fries are done soaking, drain the bowl, and empty the raw fries onto paper towels. Blot them dry with more paper towels until they are free of excess moisture.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Transfer the fries into another large bowl (or clean the same one from earlier). Add the extra virgin olive oil and half of the prepared seasoning, tossing to coat.
The fries will be pre-seasoned and ready to transfer to a prepared baking sheet.
Arrange the potato slices in a single, even layer, being careful not to let them overlap. Do not crowd the pan, this will prevent the fries from getting crispy.
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
Next, remove the pan from the oven and flip the fries again. Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake for another 10-15 minutes. This second cooking time really helps crisp the fries, almost like a very low broil. The edges start to brown and the fries turn a nice golden color.
Transfer fries to a bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon of the prepared seasoning mix from earlier. Definitely season to taste, either with more or less seasoning depending on your preference.
Serve your Extra Crispy Oven Baked Fries warm, with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. You won’t be able to stop eating them! These are a kid favorite at our house!
You can also make these fries in an Air Fryer: set 350 degrees, with a cook time of 15-20 minutes. Just make sure to toss the fries half way through cooking, and check them for doneness every 5 minutes after.
Extra Crispy Oven Baked Fries
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Potatoes & Oils
- 3-4 medium Russet Potatoes , sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1-2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasoning
- 2 tsp Lowry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cumin
Instructions
Potatoes
- Rinse and scrub the russet potatoes and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the potatoes length-wise into 1/4 inch pieces (or use a Mandoline food slicer).
- Add sliced potatoes to a large bowl and fill with cold water so they are submerged. Allow the fries to soak for at least 30 minutes, transfer to the fridge if you are letting them soak for longer (up to 8 hours).
Seasoning
- Stir together all of the dry seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
Making the Fries
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Drain the bowl with the fries, and place all of the pieces onto paper towels. Blot all the moisture from the raw fries so they are as dry as possible.
- Clean the bowl from earlier, and add the dry raw fries back in. Drizzle in the olive oil and toss with half of the prepared seasoning mixture.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the surface with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the fries in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd them or overlap any of the pieces.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Remove pan from oven. Adjust oven temperature to 425 degrees, flip the fries again, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until they turn crispy and golden-brown.
- Add another teaspoon of the seasoning mixture (or more/less, to taste) and toss to coat. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
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