How to Make Chef John's Cottage Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish to complement your meal, then look no further than Chef John's Cottage Fries. These crispy and flavorful potato wedges are a surefire way to jazz up any dinner spread. They are easy to make and can be seasoned to your liking, making them a versatile dish that everyone will love.

What sets these cottage fries apart from ordinary french fries is their hearty thickness and the satisfying crunch they deliver with every bite. They ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 baking (russet) potatoes, sliced into 3/8-inch thick rounds
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch herbes de provence, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine potatoes, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; stir to coat. Arrange potatoes, evenly spaced, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip over each potato slice, then bake for 15 minutes more.
  • Continue baking and flipping until potatoes are well browned, about 30 minutes. Potatoes should be crispy around the edges but soft in the center.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 332mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 732mg