# Crispy Oven French Fries

This video showcases a French Fries recipe that is healthier and more crispy than deep-fried.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- bowl
- pot
- colander
- knife
- spatula
- paper 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NYX5PwP5nQ&list=PLMPWOmEHiYXYmxD-P3rVeny_t7PRmy_qS&index=2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0975e970-a2ed-46be-8022-64ad68a208a5
- Extracted: 2025-05-12

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