Homemade French Fries (Crispy Oven Baked Recipe)
Homemade French fries are one of the simplest comfort foods you can make in your kitchen.
With just a few potatoes, a little oil, and a hot oven, you can create fries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Making fries from scratch also means you know exactly what goes into them. No preservatives, no additives — just real food.
These oven baked French fries are an easy side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or simple homestead meals.
Why You’ll Love These Homemade Fries
- Easy to customize with seasoning
- Made with simple ingredients
- Baked instead of deep fried
- Crispy outside, fluffy inside
- Budget friendly
Tips for Crispy Oven Fries
If your fries aren’t turning out crispy, these tips help:
✔ Use russet potatoes
✔ Soak the potatoes to remove starch
✔ Dry them well before baking
✔ Don’t overcrowd the pan
✔ Bake at a high temperature
Even spacing on the pan allows hot air to circulate and brown the fries evenly.
Seasoning Ideas
Once baked, you can season fries in many ways:
- garlic parmesan
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- ranch seasoning
- fresh herbs
What to Serve With Homemade Fries
These fries go well with:
- burgers
- grilled chicken
- sandwiches
- homemade dipping sauces
Make Ahead Tips
You can prep fries ahead of time.
- Cut potatoes and soak them in water.
- Store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Drain, dry, and bake when ready.
FAQ Section
Why soak potatoes before making fries?
Soaking removes excess starch and helps fries become crisp when baked.
Why are my homemade fries soggy?
Common reasons include:
- too much moisture
- overcrowded pan
- not enough heat
What potatoes are best for fries?
Russet potatoes are usually best because their starch content produces a crisp exterior and fluffy center.
Make these along with Homemade Chicken Nuggets and add a veggie for a complete meal!
Grab my Apple Peeler that works wonderful for peeling potatoes seen in video below.
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Ingredients:
4-5 large Potatoes <
3 Tbsp Olive oil
1st Option:
2 Tbsp Paprika
2 Tbsp Garlic salt (or 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp garlic powder)
2nd Option:
1 Tbsp Salt
2 Tbsp Ranch Powder
Directions:
- Cut potatoes into fries by cutting into thin slices, laying flat each slide and cutting into fries and place into a large bowl
- Pour the olive oil and toss to coat
- Sprinkle the spices you choose and toss to coat
- Place onto a baking sheet and into a preheated 425 ° Oven for 20 minutes, then flip over and bake until done.
(note: if they do not easily flip they are not ready to flip) bake for approx. 10 minutes (or more depending on how crisp you want them)
