Olive Oil Oven Fries
Serves: 3
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
46
Sweetness
53
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Heat oven to 475 degrees F and arrange rack in top
2
Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide planks
3
Cut planks lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips then cut strips in half crosswise
4
Cover potatoes in hot tap water and let soak for 10 minutes before proceeding
5
Meanwhile, combine oil and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat
6
As soon as the mixture is aromatic and the garlic makes a sizzling noise, remove it from the heat and set aside to cool
7
When potatoes are done soaking, drain, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels
8
Place potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with garlic oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, and turn to coat well
9
Spread fries out evenly across baking sheet and roast until fries are just beginning to color, about 25 minutes
10
Using a spatula, scrape sheet to turn fries and continue to roast until crisp on outside, potatoes give way when pierced with a knife, and are golden brown, about 15 minutes more
11
Remove fries from oven, season with remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and serve immediately