Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Prep Time:5 mins

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

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How Do You Make Crispy Fries in the Oven?

Cut the Potatoes into Wedges

Cutting the potatoes into even wedges creates two flat surface areas for browning and helps the fries crisp up and brown evenly. When baking, turn them once halfway into the roasting time.

Don’t Overcrowd the Baking Sheet

The potato wedges should be in a single layer with some space between them, which allows air to circulate around them. Overcrowding the potatoes will steam them instead of roasting them.

Bake at a High Heat Temperature

The potatoes are roasted at a higher temperature of 450°F. The higher oven temperature ensures the potatoes develop a golden brown color and crisp edges without having to bake them for too long.

Flavor Variations to Try

For this recipe, we use dried thyme to flavor the oven fries. Feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices at home. Try ourhealthy spice mix recipesandseasoning blends and herb mixes.

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges4teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonsalt½teaspoondried thyme (optional)

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Ingredients

2large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges

4teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoondried thyme (optional)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 450°F.Toss potato wedges with oil, salt and thyme (if using). Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet.Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total.EquipmentRimmed baking sheetOriginally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 1993; updated November 2022

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.Toss potato wedges with oil, salt and thyme (if using). Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet.Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total.EquipmentRimmed baking sheet

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Toss potato wedges with oil, salt and thyme (if using). Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total.

Oven Fries

Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 1993; updated November 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)181Calories5gFat32gCarbs4gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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