{"id":305,"date":"2025-11-30T11:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=305"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:38:49","slug":"baked-oven-fries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/baked-oven-fries\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Oven Fries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">These baked oven fries are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with classic potato flavor\u2014all without deep frying. A quick soak in hot water removes excess starch, helping the wedges bake up golden and crunchy while staying tender at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perfect as a side dish or snack, these fries are simple, reliable, and endlessly versatile. Serve them alongside burgers, sandwiches, or your favorite dipping sauces, or enjoy them straight from the oven with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. With the right technique and a hot oven, homemade fries can be just as satisfying as any restaurant version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">3 russet potatoes (about 24 oz total), peeled and cut into even wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">5 tablespoons vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, divided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00be teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Preheat the oven to <strong>475\u00b0F (245\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for <strong>10\u201330 minutes<\/strong> to remove excess starch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add <strong>4 tablespoons of oil<\/strong> to a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the pan to coat evenly, or use a pastry brush. Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Drain the potatoes and spread them out on paper towels or clean kitchen towels. Pat completely dry. Wipe out the mixing bowl and return the potatoes to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Toss the dried potatoes with the remaining <strong>1 tablespoon of oil<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake for <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Remove the foil and continue baking for <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>, until the bottoms are spotty golden brown. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each wedge while keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking for <strong>5\u201315 minutes<\/strong>, rotating the pan as needed, until the fries are deeply golden and crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transfer the fries to a paper towel\u2013lined plate to absorb excess oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on recipe found on <a href=\"http:\/\/everydayannie.com\/2010\/02\/25\/baked-oven-fries\/\">everydayannie.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These baked oven fries are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with classic potato flavor\u2014all without deep frying. A quick soak in hot water removes excess starch, helping the wedges bake up golden and crunchy while staying tender at the center. Perfect as a side dish or snack, these fries are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baked-Oven-Fries.jpg?fit=2368%2C1728&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":105,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/carne-asada-fries\/","url_meta":{"origin":305,"position":0},"title":"Carne Asada Fries","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"November 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"These carne asada fries are a bold, satisfying dish that layers crispy oven-baked potatoes with juicy, citrus-marinated steak and melted Pepper Jack cheese. 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