Baked French Fries are one of my family’s all-time favorites. My kids love oven fries even more than the store bought fries. Plus, oven baked fries are so much better for them.
Oven Baked French Fries
Russet potatoes are the gold standard for French fries in general. They especially suitable for baked fries, because the skins are thicker and dryer than the skins of other potatoes, so they crisp up nicely in the oven.
Have you ever tried fries in the oven, and found they lack crispiness? Here are two great tips to avoid that problem forever!
How to Make Oven French Fries Crispy
As deep fried french fries are often double fried (once at a lower temp, once at a higher temp to crisp) I’ve found the same thing works magically for oven fries! You can make oven french fries so good and crispy!
- SOAK: Soak the potatoes in cold water after cutting for at least 30 minutes. This step removes a lot of starch (you will see it in the bowl after you remove them) resulting in a crispier French fry!
- DRY: This is really important. Make sure you dry them well so they don’t steam and get soft when they bake! I spin them in my salad spinner and then dap in a kitchen towel.
- OIL & SEASON: Use parchment paper to keep them from sticking and oil to make them crisp! While these are a version of healthy fries, if you want them to crisp, you will still need to be generous with the oil.
- TWO TEMP COOKING: This easy technique allows the fries to bake perfectly crispy! Simply bake at 375°F for a little bit to cook and then turn up the heat to really crisp them up!
How To Cook: Frozen French Fries in the Oven
FAQ
How to make crispy French fries in the oven?
Why my French fries are not crispy in the oven?
What is the difference between French fries and pomme frites?
How do you cook homemade pommes frites?
These homemade pommes frites are roasted in the oven and are a healthy version of French fries deep fried in oil. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these are perfectly seasoned and delicious on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
How long do you cook a fried Pomme frite?
Here are our secrets to the best pomme frites with crisp outside and tender inside: Soak the fries (10 minutes). This gets the interior perfectly soft. You can do this while you preheat the oven. Bake the fries (30 minutes). This gets the outsides crispy. Pan-fry the fries (2 minutes).
How do you cook French fries in a pan?
Pan fry the fries: Heat the neutral oil and butter over medium heat in cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. When the fries are done baking, transfer half of the fries into the skillet and cook for 1 minute turning several times, until crispy and browned. Remove to paper towel lined sheet and sprinkle liberally with salt.
How do you make pommes frites with a Belgian Fry?
Follow along with these step-by-step instructions for making these perfect pommes frites using the Belgian fry’s process: Cut the potatoes to the size of your liking. Keep the fries in a container of cold water for about 10 minutes. Using your hand move them around to help get more starch off the potatoes.