Oven-Baked Shoestring Fries

(50)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

These delicate, crunchy fries are the perfect French bistro-inspired accompaniment to our Hanger Steak with Shallots.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray

  • 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 ½ pounds), cut into matchsticks

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Toss together potatoes, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheets.

  2. Bake, turning potatoes with a metal spatula 2 or 3 times and rotating sheets halfway through, until potatoes are crisp and edges turn golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Arrange potatoes on a large piece of parchment paper; let cool 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Bake, turning potatoes with a metal spatula a few times and rotating sheets halfway through, until crisp and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a large piece of parchment paper; let cool 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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    Beatriz Da Costa

Cook's Notes

Using a mandoline to slice the potatoes is quick and easy. You can do so up to four hours ahead; to prevent browning, place matchsticks in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator until ready to use, then gently pat them dry with paper towels.

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