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Housemade Fries

Author Brandon Matzek

Ingredients

  • Russet potatoes
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  If your oven has a convection option, use it.
  • Prepare 1 potato per person.  Cut potato in half then cut each half into three slices widthwise.  Cut each slice into even-sized fries lengthwise.  Place fries in a large bowl and toss with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a few pinches of kosher salt and many turns of freshly ground black pepper.  The fries should be coated in oil, but not swimming in oil.
  • Transfer fries from the bowl to a baking sheet.  Do not crowd the baking sheet.  If you find you have too many fries for one sheet, use two baking sheets.  Season with additional kosher salt and back pepper if needed (sometimes the seasonings get left in the bowl).
  • Bake until golden brown and crispy (35 - 45 minutes depending on if you are using convention or not), turning the fries occasionally.