Monday, October 15, 2012

Oven Crispy Fries-Two ways

I had been on a search for the ultimate oven crispy fries.  I have tried many and narrowed on two favorites.  One is a bit labor intensive, the other easy.  Both are different but both give you that crispy almost deep fried taste.  Pictures coming soon of each step.

The labor intensive (not really that much) version.

4 potatoes
1/2 Tsp of salt, pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
2 well oiled (with olive oil) cookie sheets
Preheat oven to 400

First start a pot of water to boil.

Meanwhile cut 4 white or yukon gold potatoes into thin planks.  Not too thin or too thick.  Toss into pot of water as you chop.

Let it boil for about 5-7 minutes till just softened.  Drain thoroughly.  In a bowl toss 4 tbsp of olive oil with a 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper.  Shake out on to both trays till you have an even layer of fries with plenty of space.  Place in oven.

Cook for 15 minutes, shake pan and using a spatula, turn over fries.  Then rotate cookie sheets from front to back.  Cook another 15 minutes, shake and rotate again.  Then cook another 5-10 minutes till crispy and golden brown.  This can vary from oven to oven from uneven temps etc.   You can also add a touch of cayenne, chipotle, montreal pepper blend etc.  Anything, this is a starter recipe to expand on or leave as is.

Easy recipe!  I was inspired by this recipe, http://purplefoodie.com/garlicky-baked-fries/, and made a few changes to suit our family.  Below is our version.

4 white or yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges or planks
4 tbsp of olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, finely diced

4 tbsp of corn starch
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup of parmasean cheese (I used locatelli)

2 well oiled cookie sheet (with olive oil)
Preheat oven to 400

In a glass or microwave safe bowl, add potatoes, oil and garlic.  Toss well.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap.  (making sure it's not touching the potatoes) Place in microwave for 3 minutes.  Remove, add rest of ingredients and stir through again.  It will get clumpy!

Shake out onto both cookie sheets, in an even layer.  Place in oven with a timer of 15 minutes.  Rotate front to back and bake another 15 minutes.  Then check as it could be done at this time or a little longer.  Depends on your oven and how thick your fries are.   You are looking for a golden and crispy exterior but creamy insides.

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