Oven Fries

1️⃣ Classic Salted Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them into sticks about 1/2 inch thick.

Place the potato sticks in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Arrange the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

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2️⃣ Garlic Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp dried parsley

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a large baking sheet.

Cut the potatoes into fries and place them in a large bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt; toss to coat.

Spread the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Bake for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

Remove from the oven, immediately sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley while hot, and bake for another 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.

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3️⃣ Cajun Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut potatoes into wedges or sticks.

In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder.

Toss the potatoes with oil in a large bowl, then sprinkle the spice mix over them and toss again to coat evenly.

Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 35 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until crispy.

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4️⃣ Ranch Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

3 tbsp olive oil

1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.

Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch thick sticks.

Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle the dry ranch mix and black pepper over the potatoes and toss until thoroughly coated.

Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.

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5️⃣ Chili-Lime Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp lime zest

1 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut potatoes into fries.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice.

Toss the potatoes with the oil mixture, then sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, and salt.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway.

Remove from oven and garnish with fresh lime zest before serving.

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6️⃣ BBQ Seasoned Oven Fries

Ingredients:

2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tbsp canola oil

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut the potatoes into desired fry shapes.

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Toss the potatoes with the oil, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.

Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until browned and crispy.