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How to bake crispy French Fries @createdbydiane
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How to Bake Crispy French Fries

Ingredients

  • 4 Idaho Russet Baking Potatoes about 2 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional oil for baking sheet
  • Coarse salt for seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Lightly oil baking sheet
  • Cut potatoes into slices about 1/4"
  • then cut the slices into strips about 1/4"
  • the thicker you cut the strips of potatoes the long they will take to cook and the less crisp they will be
  • Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil into a bowl and toss until all potatoes are coated
  • Place potatoes onto baking sheet in a single layer
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy.
  • Salt while hot