Description
These crispy homemade fries are golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with flavor. Perfect as a side dish or snack, they’re easy to make in the oven or air fryer using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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4 large russet potatoes
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Wash & Cut: Wash potatoes and cut into even sticks. Peel if desired.
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Soak: Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
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Dry: Drain and pat completely dry.
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Preheat:
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Oven: 425°F (220°C)
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Air Fryer: 390°F (200°C)
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Season: Toss fries with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Cook:
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Oven: Bake for 25–30 min, flipping halfway.
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Air Fryer: Cook 15–18 min, shaking halfway through.
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Garnish: Sprinkle parsley and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
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Soaking improves crispiness—don’t skip!
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For extra flavor, add garlic powder or parmesan before baking.
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Best served immediately, but can be reheated in an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg