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Homemade French Fries

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sized russet potatoes cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt

Optional Toppings:

  • 1/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese use a wedge and shred, don't use the canned stuff
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp. of fresh herbs I used rosemary, basil, and parsley, but use what you have or like!
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Do not remove until preheating is done.

  2. Once oven is preheated, remove pan from oven and spread olive oil evenly across the pan.

  3. Arrange cut fries into a single layer on the baking sheet. Toss to coat in the oil.
  4. Salt and then put in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and flip potatoes to the other side. Use a metal spatula for easier flipping.
  6. Return to the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fries are golden brown and crispy.

  7. Remove from oven and put into a bowl. Add additional salt to taste. If using, sprinkle minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and herbs over the fries. Toss to evenly distribute. Serve immediately.