Baked French Fries

Recipe from Kiki (Ina Garten)

Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 450˚ F.

Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarter-inch thick slices, peel if preferred. Cut again into 1/4“ thick fries. Place the potatoes into a bowl with cold water; this will help keep the fries crisp. Just before cooking, drain water and place on paper towel, pat dry.

Put the potatoes in a bowl; add olive oil, 1 Tbs salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown. Cook for 30–40 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown.

Remove from oven, allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes.