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Delicious Oven French Fries

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

These oven fries are crisp and seasoned with pepper, allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Makes
5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 8 cups ice water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch strips.
  3. Place potato strips into ice water, cover, and chill for 1 hour or longer.
  4. Preheat oven to 475 °F.
  5. Remove potatoes and dry strips thoroughly.
  6. Place garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, allspice, and pepper flakes in plastic bag.
  7. Toss potatoes in spice mixture.
  8. Brush potatoes with oil.
  9. Place potatoes in nonstick shallow baking pan.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and place in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for additional 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn fries occasionally to brown on all sides.

Notes

Learn more about: Potatoes

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