Oven Baked French Fries
Step-by-step directions on how to make French fries in the oven. This is a healthy and easy way to make baked French fries at home. They taste crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
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These Oven Baked Fries are a restaurant-style side dish made right at home! Other restaurant-worthy recipes include this Fattoush Salad and these Balsamic Strawberries. Check out all of our Healthier Side Dishes for inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Oven French Fries
Ingredients
- potatoes – see notes below for recommendations
- olive oil
- sea salt
Instructions for this recipe
First, start by cutting the potatoes into fries. Using a mandoline is the easiest way to achieve the perfect size and uniformity.
Next, soak the slices in a large bowl of ice water. This process helps you achieve a super crispy fry by drawing out the excess starch and moisture from the potatoes.
If you were to deep fry these, it also helps to keep them from sticking together.
Soak them for a minimum of 30 minutes up to overnight.
After the soak, preheat the oven to 450.
In the meantime, drain the potatoes from the ice water and dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel and place them back into a mixing bowl. Be sure to really pat them dry.
Next, toss them with olive oil and coarse sea salt.
Finally, spread them out evenly in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake them for about 25 minutes, flipping them over halfway through for even browning and crispiness.
Enjoy this recipe as a snack or a side dish. We love serving it with these tasty Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters or this delicious Mahi Mahi in Air Fryer.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- How do you make french fries crispy in the oven? As detailed above, the key to crispiness with this homemade baked french fries recipe is soaking the potatoes in cold water first. Another tip is to make sure none of the potatoes are touching each other.
- Which potatoes are best for oven baked fries? Russet potatoes are best for longer, thinner fries and Yukon golds are great for a thicker cut.
- Add flavor without added calories by seasoning with a sprinkle of spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Serve with sauces for dipping such as ketchup, ranch, or this spicy homemade dipping sauce.
- These fries taste awesome with homemade burgers or grilled protein like chicken or seafood.
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- Crispy Sweet Potato Home Fries
- Easy Greek Salad with Minted Lemon Dressing
- Oven Baked Potato Wedges
**This recipe was originally posted on May 1, 2013, and updated on August 14, 2019, and updated again on November 21, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and new photos.**
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How To Make Oven Baked French Fries – Crispy + Delicious
Instructions
- Soak cut potatoes in ice water for 30 minutes up to overnight in the fridge.
- After soaking, preheat the oven to 450. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a clean tea towel.
- Place them in a bowl and toss well with the olive oil. Sprinkle on the salt on toss again.
- Spread potatoes evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are spaced out and not touching.
- Bake in the oven for 23 minutes, flipping them over at the halfway mark.
- Serve warm with choice of dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Which potatoes are best for oven baked fries? Russet potatoes are best for longer, thinner fries and Yukon golds are great for a thicker cut.
- Add flavor without added calories by seasoning with a sprinkle of spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Serve with sauces for dipping such as ketchup, ranch, or this spicy homemade dipping sauce.
- These fries taste awesome with homemade burgers or grilled protein like chicken or seafood.
Really tasty! So happy to have a healthier way to enjoy fries. The family really liked them. Thanks for the great recipe.
Sharon, your recipe looks great! I like how the amount of oil you use is minimal in comparison to what I get in restaurants!
I’ve been looking for healthy store bought fries (not that easy to find), because I’ve tried making the homemade version at home in the pat and it didn’t turn out well.
They actually turned out pretty limp and soggy and didn’t have the crispy exterior that I enjoy.
I’m not sure if I didn’t cook it long enough or if I cut them too thick. I didn’t follow a recipe last time, so I will be sure to give yours a try when I have the time. Thank you.
Hi Elle! I think the soaking helps with the crispness. Let me know how they turn out…