How to Make Healthy, Spicy Oven Fries

You can make healthy, spicy french fries without the grease that deep frying adds.

Everyone loves french fries, but who loves all that fat? You can make healthy oven fries with a kick that carry far fewer calories than the typical deep-fried varieties you get from fast food restaurants or out of a bag.

Things You'll Need

• 5 or 6 medium sized baking potatoes (a little bigger than the size of your fist)
• Olive oil
• Dried chili powder
• Salt
• Paprika
• Powdered, dried garlic
• Dried parsley
• Dried thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Wash the potatoes and make sure to remove any eyes or rotted spots with a knife before you cut them into wedges. The thickness of the wedges depends on your personal preference, but thicker wedges will take slightly longer to cook. Wedges should be 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick.

3. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes; just enough to provide a light coating.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the spices and salt. Add the spice mixture a bit at a time, until the potatoes are evenly coated (you may not need to use all of the spice mixture).

5. On a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, pour the potatoes and arrange them in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the desired crispness. Flip the potatoes after 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful to wash your hands carefully after handling chili powder!