Crispy Oven Fries - Salt-free

Another recipe I made for my dad so it's salt-free.

Large cookie sheet with sides, lined with foil.
PAM
4 baking potatoes, scrubbed.
Garlic infused Olive Oil
Pepper
garlic powder

Oven 425 degrees

Scrub potatoes. Dry and slice thin, Spread out on cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat. Shake on some pepper and garlic powder.

Bake 25 minutes or until the edges get crispy.

Those who can have salt, will want to salt these when they are still hot.

Oven Fries with Herbs and Pecorino Romano Cheese

This recipe comes from the Kitchen Daily web site. Made with starchy baking potatoes —flavored with garlic, fresh herbs and Pecorino Romano cheese— and tossed with just a little extra-virgin olive oil, these fries emerge from the oven crisp and delicious. 

Serves 4 

2 large baking potatoes, cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon each of minced sage and rosemary
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss the potato sticks with the olive oil until evenly coated. Spread the potato sticks on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the upper third of the oven, turning once or twice with a spatula, until they are golden and crispy, about 30 minutes.

2. Sprinkle the minced garlic and herbs over the fries and toss well. Roast for about 5 minutes longer, until the herbs are fragrant and the garlic is lightly browned. Transfer the fries to a large bowl and toss with the grated Pecorino Romano. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Salt and Pepper Oven Fries

Prep: 5 min., Bake: 27 min. Serve these with any of our dipping sauces or just plain ketchup, but be sure to try them the French way at least once—with Lemon-Garlic Mayo.

Makes 8 to 10 servings

• 1 (26-oz.) package frozen extra-crispy French fried potatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on 2 lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pans. Bake 15 minutes, placing 1 pan on middle oven rack and other on lower oven rack. Switch pans, and bake 12 to 15 more minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with pepper and salt, tossing lightly. Serve immediately.

Note: We tested with Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries.

Italian Oven Fries: Prepare recipe as directed. Sprinkle potatoes with 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, tossing lightly. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

Barbecue Oven Fries: Omit salt and pepper. Sprinkle baked fries with 1 Tbsp. barbecue seasoning and desired amount of salt, tossing lightly. Serve with Spicy Mustard-Barbecue Sauce.

Jerk Oven Fries: Omit salt and pepper. Sprinkle baked fries with 1 Tbsp. jerk seasoning, tossing lightly. Serve with Sweet-and-Tangy Ketchup.

Southwest Oven Fries: Omit salt and pepper. Stir together 1 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper. Sprinkle baked fries with chili powder mixture, tossing lightly. Serve with Chipotle Ranch Dip.

Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2009