Baked French Fries

Cook35 minutes

ServesYield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds russet potatoes (about 3 large), cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick sticks
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Arrange one oven rack at the lowest point. Place a large rimmed baking sheet there and heat oven to 500 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, the oil, salt, pepper and any additional seasonings. Carefully spread potatoes out on the preheated baking sheet and return to oven’s lower rack. Roast until slightly golden and crispy, tossing after 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.

Originally published at cooking.nytimes.com. Reproduced for personal collection.