Description

This Crispy Cottage Fries recipe delivers perfectly golden, crunchy potato slices that beat any fast food fries. Using Russet potatoes soaked and baked to crisp perfection with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, paprika, and pepper, these fries are easy to make and ideal as a delicious homemade side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

6–7 small Russet potatoes

Seasonings & Oil

2.5 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Salt (to taste)
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
0.5 tsp Onion powder
0.5 tsp Paprika
0.25 tsp Pepper

Instructions

Preparation: Begin by slicing the Russet potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Soaking: Soak the potato rounds in water for 20-30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve a crispier texture when baked. Drain and thoroughly dry the potatoes after soaking.
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the fries evenly and at a high temperature for crispiness.
Toss with Seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the dried potato rounds with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper until each slice is well coated with the seasoning mixture.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned potato rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet to prevent overcrowding, which ensures they bake evenly and get crispy.
Bake First Side: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the fries for 15 minutes to set the base crisp.
Flip and Bake Second Side: Carefully flip all the potato rounds to the other side and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Soaking the potato slices is crucial for removing excess starch and ensuring crispiness.
Dry the potatoes very well after soaking to prevent sogginess during baking.
Flipping the fries halfway through baking promotes even browning on both sides.
Use Russet potatoes for the best texture, as they are starchy and crisp up well.
You can adjust the seasoning quantities according to your taste preferences.
Serve immediately for the best crispy texture, as fries tend to soften when cooled.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crispy fries, cottage fries, baked potato slices, homemade fries, Russet potatoes, healthy fries, side dish, easy potato recipe