Oven Fries

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 50 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 40 min
The secret to these baked fries being a successful fakeout to real fries: the paprika enhances the golden fried coloring, the sugar helps crisp up the outer coating of the potato, and the salt.
Advertisement

Ingredients

3 large baking potatoes, peeled

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the potatoes into "fries" by slicing them lengthwise 4 times, and then slicing each slice another 4 or 5 times. Mix the oil, sugar and paprika in a bowl or large freezer bag. Toss the potatoes in the oil and sugar mixture and transfer to a baking sheet in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt on both sides. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, turning the fries over with tongs about halfway through.

Let's Get Cooking!

Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes,tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. Privacy Policy

Thanks for subscribing to the Recipe of the Day newsletter. Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos.

We're sorry, there was an error signing you up. Please try again later.

Advertisement

Angie Brewer-Vermillion

I made these this evening to pair with our grilled teriyaki steak. I made as instructed, along with adding a bit of garlic powder to the finished fries. They were absolutely delicious - definitely a family favorite!

See All Reviews