Crispy Oven Baked Fries

5 from 14 votes

Create crispy homemade French fries in your oven with just a few minutes of prep time. These Crispy Oven Baked Fries are easy and totally irresistible!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

2 to 2¼ pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon fine ground sea salt or to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Generously coat a well-seasoned large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Wash and scrub the potatoes and dry them with paper towels.
Slice the potatoes in ½-inch slices and then cut them into matchsticks no more than ¼- to ½-inch thick. Place the sliced potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to coat the potatoes.
Pour the oil-coated potatoes out onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading out into an even layer. Bake for about 20 minutes, then using a spatula, carefully toss the potatoes, spreading them back into a single layer when done. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, mixing once or twice more to ensure even browning. Remove the fries from the oven when crisped to your liking.
Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve.

Notes

Soaking Potatoes (Optional Step)

Many recipes call for soaking the sliced potatoes before baking to draw out excess starch. To do this, add the potatoes to a large bowl and cover with cool, unsalted water. Leave at room temperature for 1 hour. Before cooking, drain the potatoes and transfer them to a clean kitchen towel. Dry thoroughly before proceeding with the recipe.

Reheating French Fries

The fastest way to reheat cooked French fries is in a toaster oven. It only takes a few minutes to toast them until warmed through and crisped. If you don't have a toaster oven, place the fries on a baking sheet and cook them in conventional oven preheated to 425 degrees F, tossing with a spatula after a few minutes, until warm and crisp.

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