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Oven “French-Fried” Potatoes

Oven “French-Fried” Potatoes

Cuisine:American

Course:Side Dish

15m prep 35m cook 50m ready

4 servings Rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and turnips also can be cooked this way. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 4 medium baking potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon fat
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • (Paprika or black pepper)

Let's Prepare

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  • 4 medium baking potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon fat
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • (Paprika or black pepper)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Peel and cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick batons: 4 medium baking potatoes (about 1 pound)

  2. Step 2.

    Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and dry well between towels. Toss the potatoes with: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon fat; ½ teaspoon salt

  3. Step 3.

    Spread on a baking sheet and bake, turning several times, until golden, 30 to 40 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with: (Paprika or black pepper)

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