Perfectly crispy, crunchy and oh-so excellent for dipping, these baked French fries are the best alternative to store-bought oven fries – and they taste better too!
Scrub and wash your potatoes well – especially if you are not going to peel them. Pat the potatoes dry.
Cut them into uniform strips. They should each be about an equal size so that they cook evenly. You can use a mandoline or a veggie chopped to help speed the process.
Add the potato strips into a bowl of cold water and allow to soak for 20-30 minutes to remove any excess starch. Rinse, then dry the potato using a kitchen towel.
Toss the potatoes in the olive oil. Then place them on a baking tray in a single layer. Don't overcrowd them or have any crossing over.
Bake for 20 minutes, then increase the heat to 425ºF/220ºC and cook for a further 25 minutes until the baked French fries are golden. Depending on the thickness of your fries and how crispy you like them, the cooking time can vary.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper to taste.
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Serve Immediately: Baked French fries are best enjoyed while still piping hot and crisp. If you’ve got any leftover fries, you can reheat them in the oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes at 400°F/200°C until the fries are hot and crispy again.