By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 8
112 cal · 50 min
Crispy Oven-Baked Fries
Recipe GLPR87f9364165d429
Golden and crispy oven-baked potato fries that rival traditional deep-fried versions. Simply cut potatoes into strips, toss with vegetable oil, and roast until they develop a perfectly crispy exterior while remaining tender inside. This lighter cooking method makes a delicious side dish for any meal.
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Ingredients
4 Medium potatoes, washed and cut into strips
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450°F. While it heats, lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with a thin layer of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cool running water and pat them dry. Cut each potato lengthwise into quarter-inch-thick strips, keeping the skin on for extra texture and nutrition.
Spread the potato strips in a single layer across the prepared baking pan, arranging them in one even layer without crowding or overlapping too much.
Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil evenly over all the potato strips, using a brush or by drizzling back and forth to ensure each piece is lightly coated.
Place the pan in the preheated 450°F oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring and turning the fries halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning on all sides.
The fries are done when the exterior is golden brown and crispy and the interior is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.
Transfer the crispy fries to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings, to taste.
Comments
Potatoes and vegetable oil are staples at every Charlotte grocer, so zero friction on sourcing. Assuming russet potatoes at roughly $0.50 per pound and three pounds for eight servings, plus negligible oil cost, you're looking at about $0.20 per serving—genuinely cheap. The stated 50 minutes is honest if you include washing, cutting, and baking time, though active hands-on work is only ten minutes. This is a solid side dish for a family weeknight, reheats fine in a 375°F oven, and needs no babysitting once the fries hit the sheet pan.
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