Oven Crispy Fries

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Lo Cal

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (25)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large baking potatoes, scrubbed, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and grease a large non-stick baking sheet with the vegetable oil.

Pat the potatoes dry and slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Turn each slice flat and slice again lengthwise into even fries, 1/2-inch thick. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until very light and foamy. Add the potatoes and the Essence to the egg whites and toss to coat evenly.

Spread the coated potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, not touching. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy; halfway through the cooking time, with a spatula, scrape the potatoes from the baking sheet and turn. Carefully remove with a spatula to a large serving plate, or individual plates. Serve immediately.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch

Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Matt Tuscaloosa, AL 05-27-2009
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These fries were awesome! Came out perfectly crisp and flavorful. Will make again!
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Matthew Gainesville, FL 05-02-2009
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Needs work
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Did not come out well at all. Fries were not crispy, flavor was not there. I'll stick with olive oil and seasoning.
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KATIE Birmingham, AL 08-10-2008
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Good with some adjustment
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The flavor and crispness of these fries was great. However, I found that they were done after only 15 minutes. I cut them... into 1/2" pieces, so that was not the issue. Maybe it's my oven, or maybe everyone else likes their fries black? But make sure to check them after 15 minutes. Also, possibly because egg is SO sticky, but these stuck to my nonstick baking sheet that I also coated in PLENTY of oil. Just an FYI -- use lots of nonstick spray, or make on a wire rack. Otherwise, though, good and crisp!Read more
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Nora Bronx, NY 07-26-2008
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Good alternative to fried
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've used this recipe for more than 20 years. It's a good alternative to fried potatoes. My only criticism is that this is... another recipe where the nutritional information is not obvious. I always look at the total calories and carbs before even considering a recipe. Where is the nutritional info for this one? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.Read more
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Anonymous 05-18-2008
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crunchy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these in rounds, rather than sticks, and they turned out like flavorful potato chips, almost.
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patty lake villa, IL 04-29-2008
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great for kids party!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this for my sons 3rd birthday and it went over really great with adults and kids! i made it with chicken strips... breaded in french's onions and set out a huge selection of condiments and everyone loved it. great flavor and a healthier version of a kids favorite.Read more