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French Fries
French fries (North American English & British English), chips (British and other national varieties), finger chips (Indian English), french-fried potatoes, or simply fries, are batonnet or julienne-cut deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin from Belgium or France. They are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer. Pre-cut, blanched, and frozen russet potatoes are widely used, and sometimes baked in a regular or convection oven; air fryers are small convection ovens marketed for frying potatoes.
French fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, and are generally eaten as part of lunch or dinner or by themselves as a snack, and they commonly appear on the menus of diners, fast food restaurants, pubs, and bars. They are often salted and may be served with ketchup, vinegar, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, or other sauces. Fries can be topped more heavily, as in the dishes of poutine, loaded fries, or chili cheese fries. French fries can be made from sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. A baked variant, oven fries, use less or no oil. (Wikipedia)
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes, cut into large wedges
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
reduced-sodium ketchup (optional)
Directions
Place potatoes in a large bowl; add cold water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
Drain potatoes in a colander. Spread on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with a second layer of paper towels. Press down on the towels to dry the potatoes.
Transfer potatoes to a lean large bowl. Sprinkle with oil, pepper, and salt; toss gently to combine. Arrange seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake potatoes for 20 minutes. Using a spatula, turn potatoes; sprinkle with garlic. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes, turning the baking sheet after 10 minutes for even browning. Serve immediately with ketchup on the side.
Enjoy!
Cook’s Tips
Crinkle-cut fries are especially crispy. Use a ripple-edged cutter to cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Then cut crosswise into fries. Proceed as directed.
For a healthy dip, try a ready-made salsa (look for brands with no salt added) or plain nonfat yogurt mixed with fresh herbs instead of ketchup.
Also, try; Onion-Roasted Potatoes recipe