Oven Baked Skinny Fries

It took a while and several attempts to get this recipe right. I was always happy with just slicing the potato and baking it with a little bit of olive oil and a bit of salt but then I thought “these could be better”…and I was right. My fries would usually burn before they went golden brown but not anymore! I think this may be the best a chip can get without installing a deep fat fryer in the kitchen.

Ingredient:

4 Large Potatoes (I used Maris Piper)
Pinch of Salt
Olive Oil

Method:

1. Clean the potatoes and slice into thin match sticks. I used a mandolin for this which worked great and saved time.
2. Fill a large pot with water and add in the fries. Add in a large pinch of salt. Turn the pot on and leave to boil.
3. When the water is boiling, let the fries cook for 2-3 minutes and then drain them. Lay the fries out on a clean dish towel or kitchen roll to suck up some of the moisture. The fries should be pliable but not mussy.
4. On a large baking sheet pour about 4 tbsp of olive oil. Spread the fries on the tray evenly making sure every side of the fries are covered with the oil.
5. Bake on 425º for about 10 minutes and then turn them over. Turn once more and make sure they are golden brown and crispy all over. Sprinkle generously with salt and enjoy!
   

   Oven Baked Skinny Fries