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Crispy Baked Potato Fries

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When it is this cold outside the only thing that can comfort the winter blues is good comfort food.

It was a night of oven fried chicken, crispy baked fries and some delicious banana muffins.  Needless to say, we didn’t let the cold weather bring us down.
We will get to the chicken and muffins later, but today let’s focus on these potato fries.  They were perfect.  Not a soggy fry in site.  Each fry was crispy and flavorful.
I have to admit that I am definitely a steak and potatoes gal, so in my book homemade potato fries are always a good idea.
It has taken me a while to get a really good baked fry.  The trick is in the cornstarch.  This was the second time I tested this theory and all I can say is that it has been foolproof thus far.
The cornstarch and cornmeal combined make a perfect coating to give the fries that crispy texture that we all love in the traditional fry. The best part is that these are baked and easier to make in my opinion.
Ingredients:

6 Russet Potatoes, cleaned, skinned and sliced into ¼-inch slices
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cornmeal
Salt & Favorite Seasonings
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Let the potato slices sit in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes.  Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
Sprinkle cornstarch and cornmeal and toss until each fry is coated.
Season with your favorite herbs and spices.  I used about 1 tablespoon of Caribbean Spice Blend and 1 teaspoon of salt to flavor the fries.  Add the vegetable oil and give it one last good toss.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the fries are golden and the edges are crispy.
Enjoy!
Toodles,
Tammy<3
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  1. Sandee says

    Those look so very good. I did a lot of comfort food this past weekend. I don’t even want to talk about how much weight I gained. I’m watching my calories until it comes off too.

    Have a fabulous day you two. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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  13. David says

    Tammy, These fries look great! We’ve never tried baking our fries so thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  23. Dottie says

    Hi Tammy, Wow, I love these…they are terrific looking. I think it is great that they are baked not fried. If you didn’t tell anyone, that they would think they were fried. Lots of flavors and there is nothing like fries, total comfort foods. Thanks for sharing, boy they look so good, I want them right now…Blessings for a great week ahead…Dottie 🙂

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  24. Reeni Pisano says

    These look insanely good Tammy! I could munch through that batch right now! I’ve been eating a ton of potatoes lately – they’re the best comfort food when it snows every other day! 😉

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  33. Kathy says

    Oh my…I love fries…especially when they’re crispy like these! They are the perfect comfort food to help get rid of the winter blues!

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