Baked "Greasy Spoon" French Fries

Ingredients

5 medium to large-sized russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into half-inch thick wedges
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Whisk oil, paprika, and garlic powder together in a large plastic bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
3
Toss your potatoes into the bowl. Fit the lid on, and shake it all around until each 'tater is well-coated.
4
Dump everything out onto a large baking sheet (or two, if you don't have enough room), and spread the fries around evenly.
5
Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and bake for another 10-20 minutes, depending on how dark or crisp you want them.
6
Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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About

This recipe is so easy, and only costs mere pennies per fry. They are much healthier than the fast food version, and you don't have to worry about creepy chemical ingredients. These fries add rustic, diner-style flair to any dish!

Yield:

4 servings

Added:

Monday, June 20, 2011 - 5:57pm

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