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Guiltless French Fries Recipe

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Guiltless French Fries are a healthier twist on classic fries, oven-baked to crispy perfection with olive oil and a flavorful blend of Parmesan cheese and spices. These quartered potatoes are seasoned to deliver each bite with a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and tangy notes, making them an irresistible guilt-free snack or side dish.

Ingredients

Potatoes & Oil

  • 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and quartered with skins on
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning Mix

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare potatoes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into quarters, leaving the skins on. Toss the quartered potatoes in olive oil until they are well coated.
  2. Mix the seasonings. In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese with salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, onion powder, chili powder, and lemon pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Arrange potatoes for baking. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil or lightly spray with oil. Place the oiled potato quarters on the sheet evenly, ensuring they don’t overlap too much for even cooking.
  4. Apply seasonings. Sprinkle the cheese and spice mixture generously over the potatoes, making sure each piece is well coated with the flavorful blend.
  5. Bake the potatoes. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the potatoes for 30 minutes.
  6. Adjust crispiness. To achieve crispy fries, turn the pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes. For softer fries, bake for just another 10 minutes after turning.

Notes

  • Keeping the skins on adds fiber and nutrients.
  • Using non-stick foil helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
  • Adjust the seasoning quantities to your taste preferences.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the fries for a few minutes after baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • These fries reheat well in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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