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Olive Oil Oven Fries
Recipe courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp

Olive Oil Oven Fries

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 55 min
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Inactive: 10 min
  • Cook: 40 min
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F and arrange rack in top.
  2. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide planks. Cut planks lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips then cut strips in half crosswise. Cover potatoes in hot tap water and let soak for 10 minutes before proceeding.
  3. Meanwhile, combine oil and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. As soon as the mixture is aromatic and the garlic makes a sizzling noise, remove it from the heat and set aside to cool.
  4. When potatoes are done soaking, drain, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Place potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with garlic oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, and turn to coat well. Spread fries out evenly across baking sheet and roast until fries are just beginning to color, about 25 minutes. Using a spatula, scrape sheet to turn fries and continue to roast until crisp on outside, potatoes give way when pierced with a knife, and are golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
  5. Remove fries from oven, season with remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and serve immediately.