Healthy Homemade French Fries
Craving crispy, golden fries without the guilt? These Healthy Homemade French Fries are baked to perfection, making them a nutritious alternative to traditional deep-fried options. Made with just six simple ingredients—russet potatoes, olive oil, and a dash of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper—this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The secret to their irresistibly crispy texture lies in soaking the potato sticks to remove excess starch and using a touch of optional cornstarch for added crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, these oven-baked fries are perfect as a snack, side dish, or game-day treat. Serve them hot and fresh with your favorite dipping sauce for a light yet satisfying indulgence!
Get More Healthy Recipes with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional for extra crispiness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Wash and peel the potatoes (if desired). Cut them into evenly sized sticks, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
Soak the potato sticks in a large bowl of cold water for at least 10 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps make them crispier.
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the potato sticks with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. If using cornstarch, sprinkle it over the potatoes before tossing to coat evenly.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t crowded to allow proper air circulation for crisping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Take the baking sheet out, flip the fries with a spatula, and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and season with additional salt if needed. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as-is!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 3653 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
