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The Best Oven Roasted French Fries.

Aug 16, 2020 by Kelly Roenicke · 31 Comments

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delicious oven roasted french fries

These are the BEST oven roasted french fries! Perfectly crisp, salty, and seasoned, these don’t last long around here!

oven roasted french fries in a silver container

I remember when we made these oven roasted fries for the first time. It was several years ago, and now these fries are in our regular rotation.

We had a lot of potatoes, and they were a bit starchy, so I said, “We need to make something with these, maybe fries would be a good idea.” (Fries are not something that we usually make, but I just had a craving for them). Then I had to get Baby Bee settled for a nap, and when I came back to the kitchen, Darryl had sliced all the potatoes and busy getting them ready for the oven!

45 minutes later, we sat down to the best oven roasted french fries I’d ever had. They were so delicious! Nice and crispy on the outside, and perfectly seasoned. Darryl had consulted all recipes to get an idea of how to make oven fries, but then did his own seasoning blend, so I thought I’d share it here!

We made a big batch of these, which I would highly recommend, as they went really fast.

oven roasted french fries spilling out of a silver pail

Like I mentioned, these oven roasted french fries were made with potatoes that were a little bit starchy, which was perfect for getting a crisp outside and a tender inside. The potatoes we used were “new yellow” potatoes from Costco. I think white potatoes would probably work well, too.

Can you keep the skins on potatoes for french fries?

Yes, if that’s your preference, go ahead and keep the skins on! Just make sure you clean your potatoes well to remove any dirt from the skins.

Can I make these baked fries plain?

Yes, if you (or your children) don’t like a lot of seasoning, just try these french fries with olive oil and salt! One of my sons prefers them that way. They are still really delicious plain!

fries before baking on a cookie sheet

Do I need to soak potatoes before roasting them?

You can soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes in order to remove some of the potato starch. This will result in crispier fries. I do not usually do this, and we like these baked fries just fine! They are still delicious. If you are looking for crispier fries, then I do recommend soaking them, then patting them dry.

Tips so that these roasted french fries turn out well:

  • Make sure you cut the potatoes into even wedges or sticks. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use two cookie sheets, and spread the fries out in a single layer. This will prevent the french fries from sticking to each other.
  • Use a spatula to flip the fries every 15 minutes so that they get nicely golden brown on all sides.

seasoned baked french fries on a cookie sheet

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These baked oven fries are crispy, seasoned, and so delicious! Perfect with a burger! #comfortfood
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Oven Roasted French Fries.

Crisp, delicious, perfect oven fries are the ultimate side dish for burgers or chicken.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword baked, easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 296 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 6 cups medium potatoes For about 6 cups sliced potatoes. Russet potatoes work well, or gold potatoes.
  • 6 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pink sea salt
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • â…“ teaspoon pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes into wedges. Try to keep them all about the same size, so they cook evenly.
  3. Place potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
  4. Place fries on two cookie sheets in a single layer.
  5. Bake at 450 for about 45 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the fries every 15 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Recipe Notes

**The original recipe called for ¾ Tablespoon of Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt Chunky Garlic Seasoning. This isn't a seasoning blend that I am comfortable with since my son has a sesame allergy now. I have updated the recipe with the spices that we use now.

However, if you like Jane's Salt, and it's safe for you, I thought I'd mention that it was used in the original recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Oven Roasted French Fries.
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
389
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
1212
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
431
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
32.2
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
87
mg
9
%
Iron
 
9.6
mg
53
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These are so good! Serve with roasted chicken legs, turkey sloppy joes, or vegan sloppy joes.

perfectly baked seasoned fries in a silver pail

Have you made oven fries before? Do you prefer them to the fried version?

This post was originally published in April 2015. It has been updated.

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Comments

  1. Helmer Arnold

    July 13, 2018 at 5:59 am

    5 stars
    You can soak them if you wish! They may be crispier if you do so.

    Reply
  2. Instapot

    May 31, 2018 at 4:08 am

    5 stars
    I loved it.
    It looks yummy.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Clarence wilson

    May 28, 2018 at 3:07 am

    5 stars
    Hey i like French Fries so that’s why i saw this post and i totally impressed about this new Oven Roasted French Fries. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Johanna Prevost

    January 18, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Love your site! Why don’t you soak potatoes before cooking?Thank you

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 19, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      You can soak them if you wish! They may be crispier if you do so.

      Reply
  5. Leslee

    March 09, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I live in Canada and an not sure where to get the Chunky Garlic Seasoning…..

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 11, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Hmmm…I’m not sure about Canada. Could you order it on Amazon? Or use a different garlic seasoned salt that is in your local stores?

      Reply
  6. Atheen

    May 11, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Hello? I don’t get an answer? :(

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 12, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Hi Atheen,

      I have been unable to answer comments for a week due to family issues. I am trying to get through all of the comments today, so I should get to yours.

      Reply
      • Atheen

        May 16, 2015 at 10:02 am

        Was sorry to read that. I hope everything is ok. Thanks for answering! :)

        Reply
        • Kelly

          May 21, 2015 at 8:17 pm

          All is okay now! :)

          Reply
  7. Atheen

    May 05, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Tried them exactly as written. Had to take them out after barely 25 minutes at 450 (after flipping once at 15min). they were pretty much already cooked at 15 min, but not crispy on both sides. I used a regular oven, not a convection oven, which would have cooked them even faster. The ones on the picture look ok, but I removed the burned ones for the shot.

    I think next time I’m going to put them in at 450, and immediately turn the oven down to 400. And even then, I am pretty sure 45 minutes would be really pushing it. Am i doing something wrong?

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/542402348848165156/

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 12, 2015 at 10:50 am

      I think that perhaps my potatoes were sliced a little bit bigger than yours. Also, what kind of potatoes did you use?

      Reply
      • Atheen

        May 16, 2015 at 10:01 am

        i used the biggest idaho baking potatoes I could find. But you were right, I tried it again, this time cutting the fries bigger, (5 guys style), and they took a lot longer to cook. So the issues really was the size of the cut. My husband raved about the 2nd try. The leftovers were even good the next day! :)

        Reply
        • Kelly

          May 21, 2015 at 8:18 pm

          Awesome! So glad that they worked out the second time! And good to know about the leftovers! :)

          Reply
  8. Caitlin

    April 30, 2015 at 5:37 am

    I know what I did wrong with my oven fries this week, thanks to you! I think I needed t up the heat and let them in for longer, because they didn’t quite get as crispy as I wanted. I like the sounds of your garlic spice…must try it!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 30, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I know, I’ve had the not crispy situation happen over here before, too! It’s frustrating! I was glad that Darryl figured out a good recipe.

      Reply
      • Countryneccessities

        February 02, 2023 at 9:05 pm

        Wow these were amazing ! Will make these again. Thanks

        Reply
  9. Showhan

    April 29, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I love oven roasted french fries so much. And it is so easy to make with a quick time. I can’t wait to try making this awesome recipe on later today. However, the pictures are really incredible. Thanks for sharing the great ideas.

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose

    April 28, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Beautiful photos- you are making me hungry!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 29, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  11. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    April 27, 2015 at 11:01 am

    This seriously look like the best fries ever! Love that seasoning blend!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 29, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Thanks, Natalie!

      Reply
  12. Julia

    April 27, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Ugh le French Fry! What healing powers it has! My mind, body, and soul thank Daryl for coming up with a winning recipe :D

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 29, 2015 at 10:31 am

      French fries are the best, right?

      Reply
  13. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    April 27, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I LOVE oven-roasted fries! They’re my weakness and I definitely wouldn’t be able to control myself around these! They look so perfectly crisp and crunchy! Pinning. :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 29, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Thanks for pinning, Sarah!

      Reply
    • Robbie

      October 05, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I make this type of French fries for my grandchildren, and they love them!! I let them cook in the oven on 450 for about 30-45 minutes, but I don’t turn them.

      Reply

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