At a Glance
- Potato Type: Russet
- Prep Method: Baked
- Special Requests: Gluten Free, Kid Friendly
- Cuisine: American
- Yield: 8
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Recipe By: United States Potato Board
Fries and a Champagne pairing? Absolutely Popular Champagne site The Fat Cork, recommends pairing homemade oven fries with Champagne. Salt from the fries balances acidic wine, making salty foods are a perfect pairing for dry Champagnes and sparkling wines.
As a perfect side dish or part of a festive holiday buffet, make your own oven-baked fries without the mess of traditional oil frying.
Ingredients
- 6 russet potatoes or potato type of your choice (try red, yellow, white or fingerlings)
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, picked from stems
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe covered dish.
- Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges
- In a large mixing bowl toss the potatoes with garlic cloves, olive oil and thyme, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes and garlic in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the potatoes are crisp, rotate and cook an additional 10 minutes until dark golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and serve.
Variations
Fresh Rosemary Fries
Cost per serving: <$1.00
directions
Follow original directions, but omit thyme and garlic and replace with 4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, reduce olive oil to two tablespoons.
Nutritional analysis per serving with skins:
Calories: 170, Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 300mg, Potassium: 716mg, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 4g, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 8%
Baked Chili-Cheese Fries
Cost per serving: <$1.00
directions
Omit thyme, garlic cloves, olive oil and black pepper. Stir together 3 teaspoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons each: dried cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder and ground cumin in a small bowl. Sprinkle
on potatoes before baking. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese over
cooked “fries” and bake for a minute or 2 longer to melt cheese.
Nutritional analysis per serving with skins:
Calories: 230, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 500mg, Potassium: 747mg, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 15%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 35%, Iron: 10%
Steakhouse Baked Barbecue Fries
Cost per serving: <$1.00
directions
Omit thyme, garlic cloves and olive oil. Stir together salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2 teaspoons onion powder in a small bowl. Brush potato wedges with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, then sprinkle seasonings over potatoes before baking.
Nutritional analysis per serving with skins:
Calories: 180, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 430mg, Potassium: 749mg, Carbohydrates: 34g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 10%
Calories: 190 Fat: 9g Sodium: 80mg Vitamin C: 0.5% Fiber: 2g Protein: 3g Potassium: 601mg
