CRISPY PARMESAN OVEN FRIES

I’ve made different variations of oven fries in the past with mediocre results. The fries either come out soggy or burnt, and are rarely worth the trouble. Recently, though, I figured out the method to perfect fries every time. It’s not just one thing; it’s a combination of things that make it work, but if you want crispy fries at home without the hassle of deep-frying, this is the way to go. These aren’t quick to make, but most of the prep time is totally hands off, so you can do other things while you make them.

There are a few things that make this work, but it’s not complicated, I promise!

Use Russet potatoes and cut them into as equal size pieces as possible.

Soak the potatoes before baking — this removes some of the starch in the potatoes, which makes them crisp up better. Make sure they are dry when you bake, however

Don’t crowd them on the pan; if your fries are touching or overlapped, they’ll steam, leaving you with soggy, less than desirable fries.

If you follow these simple things, your fries will be crispy on the outside, and fluffy inside, the way fries should be. A sprinkling of grated Parmesan and Colima Sea Salt adds crunch and flavor. You can serve these with ketchup if you want, but they are delicious as is.