Try These Oven-baked French Fries | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Introduce the recipe and mention the benefits of oven-baked fries.

Leave the skin on the potatoes, but remove any damaged parts if necessary.

Wash the potatoes and drain them.

Dry the potatoes using a towel or paper towel.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Add 2-3 tablespoons of peanut oil to the dried potatoes.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 teaspoon of herbes de Provence.

Mix the potatoes to coat them evenly with the oil and spices.

Spread the potatoes on a non-stick baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

After baking, sprinkle a light bit of salt on top before serving.

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