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Oven Fries

The Old Fat Guy
An improvement over the basic oven fry recipe.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 5 ml seasoning salt 1 tsp
  • 3 ml paprika ½ tsp
  • 3 ml onion powder ½ tsp
  • 3 ml garlic powder ½ tsp
  • 3 ml pepper ½ tsp
  • 30 ml vegetable oil 2 tbsp, divided

Instructions
 

  • Cut the potatoes into ½ inch french fries. Cover with cold water and let soak for 20 minutes.
  • Mix the seasoning salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Grease a baking tray with 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the oil and put it in a preheated oven or smoker.
  • Drain the potatoes and cover them with boiling water. Let them sit in the hot water for 10 minutes on the counter. Drain the potatoes and mix with remaining oil and seasoning mix. Spread the potatoes a single layer on the heated tray.
  • Cook for 15 minutes and flip the potatoes. Cook until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
Keyword French fries, potato