Baked Potato Fries

Who doesn't love fries? Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

I have tried several versions of baking these and this recipe is near perfect for a baked fry.
The trick is to cut the fries evenly, boil them for a short time and then bake them.
Add some toppings of your choice and it's a delicious even snack or an appetizer.

Ingredients:

Potatoes: 3 

Seasoning: Salt, Pepper/Cajun Seasoning

Olive Oil - 1 tsp

Toppings:

Shredded Cheese, Green Onions, Sriracha

Wash and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch thick fries. Place a pot of water on the stove top and boil water in it. Add salt to the water when it starts to boil and blanche the sliced potatoes in the water for 5 min. Remove and drain and excess water.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450F. Once the potatoes are partly dry, add a tsp of olive oil and some salt and pepper, paprika or any seasoning you like.

Mix well and place on a baking tray in a single layer. I like to use parchment paper to avoid cleaning up. Spray or drizzle some oil on the pan to avoid the fried from sticking to the pan.

Bake the fries for about 15 min and turn them over half way through the cooking process.

They should start to get crispy and brown. If not, bake them for a few more minutes until they do.

Remove and sprinkle with the toppings of your choice. I used some shredded mozzarella and green onions. The heat from the potatoes should melt the cheese and no more baking is required.

If you prefer, you can put them back in the over for a minute or so for the cheese to melt.

Enjoy them hot and fresh!