Skinny Fries Recipe

Achieve restaurant-style skinny fries at home with this easy recipe! Inspired by the New American Diet cookbook, but with a few tweaks for extra crispiness. The secret? An ice water soak that prevents soggy fries. Get ready for perfectly golden, tender fries in just 50 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 160.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.8 (21 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Skinny Fries

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How to Make Skinny Fries

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Scrub potatoes thoroughly and cut lengthwise into 3 equal slices. Then, cut each slice into thirds or fourths to create skinny fries.
  3. As you cut the potatoes, immediately place them in a large bowl of ice water for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Drain the ice water completely and pat the potatoes very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness!
  5. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Make sure the fries are evenly coated.
  6. Lightly spray a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Arrange the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper to taste (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

2g

Carbs

10g