Low Fat Homemade KFC Style Crispy Fries
Indulge in guilt-free satisfaction with these Low Fat Homemade KFC Style Crispy Fries, a healthier twist on everyone’s favorite fast-food classic. Made from golden russet potatoes, these oven-baked fries deliver the same irresistible crisp and flavor without the excess oil and calories. A light coating of seasoned flour infused with paprika, garlic, and onion powders delivers the signature bold taste reminiscent of KFC fries. Thanks to a cold water soak and the light spray of olive oil cooking spray, each fry turns out perfectly golden and crunchy, all while being surprisingly simple to prepare in just 45 minutes. Serve these delicious fries as a side dish or snack, and savor the crispy goodness guilt-free. Perfect for those seeking healthy alternatives, this recipe delivers big flavor without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 can Olive oil cooking spray
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Slice them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, to resemble the classic fry shape.
In a large bowl, soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for about 10 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch, giving you a crispier fry.
While the potatoes are soaking, in a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Dust the potatoes with the flour mixture, ensuring every fry is lightly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Place the coated potato strips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the sheet to ensure even baking.
Lightly spray the fries with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the fries using a spatula.
Continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on your oven.
Once done, remove the fries from the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes to cool slightly and continue to crisp.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat, homemade KFC-style crispy fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2463 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4056 mg | 86% | |
*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.
