Crispy Oven French Fries

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut potatoes into smaller uniform fries and spread out on the baking sheet.
  2. 2Cut potatoes into smaller uniform fries and spread out on the baking sheet.
  3. 3Cut potatoes into smaller uniform fries and spread out on the baking sheet.
  4. 4Using peanut oil instead of olive oil.
  5. 5Using peanut oil instead of olive oil.
  6. 6Using peanut oil instead of olive oil.
  7. 7To avoid french fries falling apart, add just a little bit of vinegar.
  8. 8To avoid french fries falling apart, add just a little bit of vinegar.
  9. 9To avoid french fries falling apart, add just a little bit of vinegar.
  10. 10Add salt to the boiling potato water to create a salty environment and internally season them through diffusion.
  11. 11Add salt to the boiling potato water to create a salty environment and internally season them through diffusion.
  12. 12Add salt to the boiling potato water to create a salty environment and internally season them through diffusion.
  13. 13Set a pot of water on medium high heat to bring to a boil.
  14. 14Set a pot of water on medium high heat to bring to a boil.
  15. 15Set a pot of water on medium high heat to bring to a boil.
  16. 16Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them into roughly 1/2 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/2 inch thick fries.
  17. 17Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them into roughly 1/2 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/2 inch thick fries.
  18. 18Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them into roughly 1/2 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/2 inch thick fries.
  19. 19Add a tablespoon of vinegar and a three-finger pinch of salt.
  20. 20Add a tablespoon of vinegar and a three-finger pinch of salt.
  21. 21Add a tablespoon of vinegar and a three-finger pinch of salt.
  22. 22Stir to dissolve the salt, add the french fries to the boiling water and set a timer for eight minutes.
  23. 23Stir to dissolve the salt, add the french fries to the boiling water and set a timer for eight minutes.
  24. 24Stir to dissolve the salt, add the french fries to the boiling water and set a timer for eight minutes.
  25. 25Pour the fries into a colander or strainer to let the excess steam evaporate for a couple of minutes.
  26. 26Pour the fries into a colander or strainer to let the excess steam evaporate for a couple of minutes.
  27. 27Pour the fries into a colander or strainer to let the excess steam evaporate for a couple of minutes.
  28. 28Add the boiled fries to a large baking sheet and pour over about 1/4 cup of peanut oil.
  29. 29Add the boiled fries to a large baking sheet and pour over about 1/4 cup of peanut oil.
  30. 30Add the boiled fries to a large baking sheet and pour over about 1/4 cup of peanut oil.
  31. 31Mix the fries so the oil completely coats the outside of each fry.
  32. 32Mix the fries so the oil completely coats the outside of each fry.
  33. 33Mix the fries so the oil completely coats the outside of each fry.
  34. 34Evenly space out your french fries on the pan, slide into a preheated 450-degree oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  35. 35Evenly space out your french fries on the pan, slide into a preheated 450-degree oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  36. 36Evenly space out your french fries on the pan, slide into a preheated 450-degree oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  37. 37After 15 minutes, pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries over with a spatula.
  38. 38After 15 minutes, pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries over with a spatula.
  39. 39After 15 minutes, pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries over with a spatula.
  40. 40Add them back to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  41. 41Add them back to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  42. 42Add them back to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  43. 43Pour in the fries and immediately add a generous pinch of salt.
  44. 44Pour in the fries and immediately add a generous pinch of salt.
  45. 45Pour in the fries and immediately add a generous pinch of salt.
  46. 46Toss the fries with the paper towel so it absorbs the excess oil on the outside.
  47. 47Toss the fries with the paper towel so it absorbs the excess oil on the outside.
  48. 48Toss the fries with the paper towel so it absorbs the excess oil on the outside.

Ingredients

  • russet potatoes
  • russet potatoes
  • russet potatoes
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • peanut oil
  • peanut oil
  • peanut oil
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt

Equipment

ovenbaking sheetbowlpotcolanderknifespatulapaper towels

Tips

  • Using peanut oil instead of olive oil crisps fries more efficiently.
  • Using smaller, more uniform fries helps them cook faster and more evenly.
  • Salt the water when boiling the potatoes to internally season them.
  • Adding just a tablespoon of vinegar to about a quart of water makes the potato keep it's structure.
  • Spread evenly and do not crowd fries on the baking sheet
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