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Small Batch Baked French Fries

Make small batch baked french fries from one russet potato with olive oil and Italian seasoning. Crisp in about 25 minutes, no fryer needed.

Small Batch Baked French Fries

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One russet potato cut into strips, seasoned with Italian seasoning, and baked until brown and crisp.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories388

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large washed and dried russet potato
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • cutting board

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then into quarters. Cut each wedge into 2 to 4 even strips.
  3. Put the strips on a baking sheet and toss them with the oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
  4. Spread them out in a single layer so they do not touch.
  5. Bake for about 25 minutes, until brown and crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 353g | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 1418mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); washed and dried russet potato counted as raw russet potato (the recipe says 250 g), ¼ tsp Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.