How to Make Best Baked French Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for the perfect side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than these Best Baked French Fries! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned to perfection, these homemade fries are a healthier alternative to the traditional deep-fried version. Whether you're serving them alongside a juicy burger or pairing them with a grilled steak, these fries are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick fries
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
  • Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 601mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1360mg