Oven-Baked French Fries

Cooking Instructions

1. Place the rack on the highest rung of the oven and preheat to 525 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with a film of vegetable spray.

2. Slice the potatoes into rounds, 1/4 inch thick. Cut the rounds into strips, 1/4 inch wide. If the cuts are larger, don't worry, they will just take a little longer to bake. Consistency of size (so they will cook evenly) is more important than actual size. Plunge the slices into a bowl of cold water, drain and dry on paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper and sprinkle the paprika over them in an even, light cloud. Don't overdo it, just add enough to color them.

3. Place the prepared baking sheet in the hot oven for 30 to 45 seconds. When it is hot, add the potatoes in one layer and lightly spritz with the vegetable spray. You don't need a lot of it. Bake for 5 minutes, turn the potatoes and spritz them for the last time. Bake for 5 minutes, turn the potatoes again, bake for another 5 minutes, turn them, and then check them every 2 to 3 minutes until they are golden on the outside and tender inside. Serve immediately; they lose their crispness as they cool.

Wine Pairing(s)

Celler el Masroig Les Sorts

Lo Brujo Garnacha

Aragonesas Crucillon

Torres Sangre De Toro

Monjardin Tintico Tempranillo

Coto de Hayas Campo de Borja

Seis de Luberri

Gine Gine Priorat

Martinez Laorden La Orbe Cosecha

Ramon Bilbao 'Gran Reserva' Tempranillo