This simple and delicious recipe guarantees crispy oven-baked fries every single time, and are as addictive as any takeout paper filled bag.
Is there anything more satisfying than fry day? While fries often get a bad reputation for being junk food, it’s one of those dishes that can literally turn any day of the week into the best day of the week. The perfect pairing to any dish, from our Homemade “Big Mac” or Pork Parm Burger to seared steaks, fried fish or a side plate on their own, the single most important thing about any perfect fry lies in the crisp factor.
While most French fries we drool over are submerged in unhealthy oil, we’re thrilled to finally share our secret to crispy fries… no submerging required, but an oven a must you’re probably thinking, potatoes in an oven cannot be as crisp and fluffy as potatoes deep fried, but trust us, these are the crispiest oven baked fries ever.
Made with russet potatoes, this simple five step recipe is as delicious as any takeout paper bag filled with your favourite fries, and we’re giving you the option of dipping in mayo because what else would you dip them in? Sorry ketchup lovers.
How to Make Crispy Oven-Baked Fries
Ingredients to Make Oven-Baked Fries
Russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, chives, and pepper (optional).
No. 1 | How to Cut Potatoes for Oven-Baked Fries
Safety first. When cutting any round vegetables it is important to be careful and cut smartly. Using a sharp knife, start by cutting the potatoes in half lengthwise. Place the cut side down and slice quarter-inch slices of potato, then lay flat, and cut into sticks.
No. 2 | Boil in Water
We have tried making fries many times, many different ways. We’ve found that the perfect combination of crispy and fully, the key is to boil the potatoes for a few minutes to partially cook them.
Place the cut potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water and place on high heat. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes then drain and allow to sit for a few minutes so any residual water absorbs/evaporates.
No. 3 | Drizzle with Oil
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzling liberally with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to coat then arrange the fries so they are in a single layer.
No. 4 | Bake in the Oven
Place the fries in a 450° F preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes then give them a flip and cook an additional 10 minutes. Check for doneness – they should be crispy on the outside. If necessary, continue baking the fries, checking on them every few minutes.
No. 5 | How to Season the Fries
There are tons of different ways to season fries, but hands down our favourite is simply salt, a little bit a pepper and a good sprinkling of finely chopped chives.
Served with a side of mayo and ketchup.
Bon appetit,
Chef Sous Chef
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This simple and delicious recipe guarantees crispy oven-baked fries every single time, and are as addictive as any takeout paper filled bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Food and Drink, Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: North American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into 1/4” sticks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
No. 1 | Preheat your oven to 450° F.
No. 2 | Place potato sticks in a pot. Cover with cold water and add about 1 tbsp salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil for 5 minutes. Drain the water and ensure the fries are completely dry.
No. 3 | On a baking sheet, season the potatoes with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix with your hands to coat then arrange the fries on a single layer of the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flip then cook an additional 10 minutes. Check for doneness and cook for additional time checking every 3-5 minutes.
No. 4 | Once the fries are done, place in a bowl and season with additional pinch of salt and the chives. Serve with mayo and/or ketchup.
Keywords: Crispy french fries, how to make fries in the oven, baked fries
16 Comments
Meghan
March 15, 2018 at 1:05 pmThese fries are amazing. I have made them twice in the last three days! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Chef Sous Chef
March 15, 2018 at 1:10 pmThanks Meghan! At least you don’t need to feel guilty for eating these more than once 😉
sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net
September 25, 2018 at 12:13 amThanks for sharing these tips! These potatoes look really amazing.
Chef Sous Chef
September 25, 2018 at 8:33 amThanks Sheenam. We really love these fries and they have become a staple in our home.
Cindy Burkholder
October 4, 2018 at 9:09 pmThese fries are awesome! Have made them 3 times in the past week! So crispy. Our gratitude for a great recipe.
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Chef Sous Chef
October 5, 2018 at 4:01 pmThanks so much Cindy! We’re so glad you enjoyed them. They are in regular rotation for us too 😉
Adam
August 2, 2019 at 9:04 amI was looking for a steak fries recipe calling for parboiling. Thanks! I cut my potatoes into wedges… I love that crispy edge they get.
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Chef Sous Chef
August 5, 2019 at 4:17 pmHi Adam. That’s wonderful. The parboiling definitely helps to achieved those crispy edges! Thanks for stopping by.
Kate Maloney
January 2, 2020 at 12:53 pmThis is my second time making them and they are perfect!! Best recipe I have found for oven fries.
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Chef Sous Chef
January 2, 2020 at 2:57 pmThis is so wonderful to hear Kate. Thanks for taking the time to let us know how much you loved the fries!
Rebecca
May 23, 2020 at 5:14 pmAbsolutely fabulous recipe! My husband is constantly asking me to make these. Any experience freezing them after parboiling?
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Chef Sous Chef
May 24, 2020 at 9:22 amThanks Rebecca! It’s a favourite in our house too! We have never tried to freeze them after the parboiling. If doing so, let them cool to room temperature then lay them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Good luck!
Megan
July 21, 2020 at 11:35 pmFollowed the recipe exactly. Fries came out the opposite of crispy.
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Chef Sous Chef
July 22, 2020 at 6:06 amHi Megan,
I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It can be frustrating if recipes don’t work out as expected. Because these fries are parboiled and people’s ovens are not consistent temperatures we included in Step 3 that if they are not done to place them in the oven for additional 3-5 minutes at a time until crispy. I hope you try them again and have better results. If you do try again, please let us know how they turn out. All the best.
AJ
August 17, 2020 at 7:36 pmHi there! Can you please clarify Step 2? Should the five minutes start as soon as you turn on the flame? Or do you mean bring the water to a boil, then let the fries boil for five minutes? Thanks!
Chef Sous Chef
August 17, 2020 at 8:11 pmHi AJ,
Thanks for the question. The 5 minutes will start once the water just begins to come to a boil.