Oven Fries

It’s surprising that you can easily find such a great healthy alternative to one of the most cravable treats. Once you remove the grease, fries can actually be a healthy snack or side dish. The key is getting the satisfying crunch that you love in fried fries. That’s what your broiler was made for.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. russet potatoes
1 tsp. olive oil
Garlic salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Smoked Hungarian paprika

To Prepare:

1. Soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to get them clean.
2. Leaving the skins on, cut the potatoes lengthwise into half-inch slices.
3. Cut each slice lengthwise into half inch fries.
4. In a large bowl, coat with olive oil.
5. Gently toss fries with garlic salt, pepper, paprika, and any other spices or herbs you enjoy. Try crushed garlic or rosemary!
6. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
7. Spread fries on the baking sheet evenly and cover with another sheet of aluminum foil. This will steam-cook your fries before you broil them.
8. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 425º.
9. Remove from the oven and gently toss to ensure that the fries don’t stick to the foil. Discard the top sheet of foil.
10. Broil for an additional 10 minutes, turning once until desired crispness is reached.