Delicious Oven French Fries
Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Oven-baking makes these french fries lower in fat and still crispy.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 cup |
| Calories | 238 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 163 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation TOP
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Large potatoes (2 pounds) | 4 |
| Ice water | 8 cups |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Onion powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| White pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| Allspice | ¼ teaspoon |
| Hot pepper flakes | 1 teaspoon |
| Vegetable oil | 1 tablespoon |
- Directions
- Scrub potatoes and cut into long ½-inch strips.
- Place potato strips into ice water, cover, and chill for 1 hour or longer.
- Remove potatoes and dry strips thoroughly.
- Place garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, allspice, and pepper
flakes in a plastic bag.
- Toss potatoes in spice mixture.
- Brush potatoes with oil.
- Place potatoes in nonstick shallow baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and place in 475°F oven for 15 minutes.
Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20
minutes or until golden brown. Turn fries occasionally to brown on all
sides.