How to Make Homemade French Fries

There's nothing as appetizing as a batch of crispy, salty French fries fresh from the oven. For a healthier, cheaper and easier snack, baking your own fries is the only way. Read on to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 medium sized potatoes
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Wash your potatoes thoroughly.

3. Chop in to small strips or chunks. The smaller the chunks, the easier and faster the fries will cook.

4. You can peel the potatoes if you prefer; but it is not necessary.

5. Lay the strips in one layer in shallow baking pan.

6. Drizzle fries with olive oil, and sprinkle on salt and pepper.

7. Toss or manually turn fries in pan in order to ensure they are evenly coated.

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they can be easily cut with a fork and have achieved desired crispiness.

Tips & Warnings

• For crispier fries, roast under broiler for 5-10 minutes.
• For smushier fries, reduce cooking time to 20-25 minutes.

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