Crispy Oven Baked Fries

Crispy Oven Baked Fries

Here I show you a few tips and tricks to getting the most delicious baked french fries, which are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. No deep fryer needed!

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Ingredients :

• 3 large (approx 1.6lb/750g) Russets or Maris Pipers
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 sprigs (approx 1 heaped tsp) Fresh Rosemary, very finely diced
• 1/2 tsp Salt, plus more to serve (or to taste)
• Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice your potatoes into discs, then slice those discs into fries. You’re aiming to get them around 1/4” thick.
2. Soak the fries in a bowl of cold water for at least 30mins, or as long as you have time for. This is important to remove starch, which will result in the fries having a fluffier centre. Meanwhile, place an oven tray (or two) in the oven at 220C/430F to get nice and hot.
3. Drain and thoroughly dry the fries. Any moisture left on the potato will increase the likelihood of them coming out soggy. Combine with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper, then spread out on your oven tray(s). It’s important to spread them out otherwise they will steam and never get crispy. Again, make sure the tray is piping hot when you do this.
4. Place in the oven for 15mins, then take out and sprinkle with 1 heaped tsp rosemary. Coat and flip the fries, then place back in the oven for another 10-15mins or until golden and crispy. Timing will depend on the thickness of your fries, how many are on the tray and how hot you maintain the oven. Just be vigilant after placing them in the oven the 2nd time.
5. Serve with an extra sprinkle of salt to pull out any remaining moisture!

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