Crispy Oven Fries Simple Seasoning (Printable Version)

Golden crispy fries baked with olive oil, sea salt, and smoked paprika, perfect as a side or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large russet potatoes

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and slice into ½-inch thick fries.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no overlap to allow crisping.
05 - Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each fry and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that restaurant-quality crispiness without the guilt or mess of deep frying, which honestly changed my relationship with homemade fries forever
  • They come together in less than an hour from start to finish, making them perfect for those nights when you want something special but don't have much time
  • The simple seasonings let the potato shine through, but they're also a blank canvas if you want to get creative with your favorite flavors
02 -
  • The water soak before cooking is the secret I discovered after making limp fries three times in a row—soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them thoroughly, and the starches release in a way that creates impossible crispiness
  • Don't skip drying the potatoes after soaking; any excess water will steam them instead of roasting them, and you'll lose that crucial crispy texture you're working toward
03 -
  • Keep your oven temperature consistent and check that it's actually at 220°C with an oven thermometer—so many ovens run hot or cold without telling you, and this makes a real difference
  • The parchment paper is not just convenient; it ensures the bottoms don't stick and helps them crisp up more evenly than a bare baking sheet

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