Baked Garlic Home Fries
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Baked Garlic Home Fries are a go-to side dish for dinner or an appetizer for game day. These are perfectly seasoned with olive oil, minced garlic, and a delicious blend of spices. Super easy to make, delicious, and healthy too!
Do you prefer sweet potato fries? Try our Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries!
Oven Baked Fries
Do you remember when potatoes got a bad rap? Folks thought they were the carb to avoid, and the poor potatoes in the grocery stores got neglected. Well, even though there are some that avoid taters at all cost, we LOVE them and eat tons of them – especially homemade fries..
Potatoes are the easiest side dish to prepare, and I’ve shared a wide variety of them on the blog. From Herb Buttery Smashed Potatoes to Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes to Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes to Sweet Potato Casserole, we eat them all. Do I have a favorite? Nope. I like them all.
Do you have a fav? Do tell!
Ingredients needed for Baked Garlic Home Fries:
- Potatoes – Three medium-sized russet potatoes will fill up a baking sheet.
- Fresh Garlic – Use actual minced garlic cloves for the best garlic-y flavor. Garlic powder isn’t the same!
- Olive Oil – A good amount of oil is needed for the best flavor.
- Seasonings – You’ll need onion powder, paprika, a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper for these oven fries.
Pro-Tip: Entertaining a large group? Double this homemade French fries recipe and use two baking sheets.
How to make Garlic Fries:
Step 1
Prep oven. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Slice potatoes. Wash potatoes, and slice in half length-wise. Then continue slicing thin wedges, in the same direction (the long way). Place in a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Soak potatoes (optional). Soak the sliced potatoes in some ice water (for 30 minutes to an hour) to help remove some starch. This is an optional step!
Step 4
Add olive oil and seasonings. Pour the olive oil over the potatoes wedges, and toss. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over top of the potatoes, and mix with your hands to evenly distribute.
Step 5
Bake. Spread the cut fries in two rows on the prepared baking sheet, so that they aren’t touching each other. Bake for 15 minutes, carefully flip them, and then add the minced garlic.
Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork tender and golden brown. (Cooking time will vary.) Remove from the oven.
Step 6
Check seasonings. Mince some cilantro, and sprinkle it over the baked fries. Taste, and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 7
Serve. Serve the home fries with ketchup, mayo, or Skinny Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
Recipe Tips:
- Try to slice these fries in similar size so they bake evenly.
- Don’t crowd the pan. If you need to use an additional pan, that is ok.
- You’ll need to flip these fries once at about the half-way point.
- These home fries are best served fresh the first day.
What to serve with Crispy Home Fries:
- Blackened Salmon Burgers with Avocado Crema – These are really easy to make, and cook in only 5-6 minutes.
- Best Juicy Lucy Burgers (with goat cheese) – These are a regular here for our family.
- Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps – Great for meal prep!
- Pesto Veggie Sandwich – One of our go-to sandwiches.
May I suggest a cocktail? While there is nothing better than a burger, fries, and a beer, you might wanna try my Classic Salty Dogs or my Blackberry Peach Frozen Margaritas. Both are delish!
Recipe FAQs:
Soaking potatoes in water helps to remove some of the starch, and therefore aids in crispier fries. I tried these potatoes once with soaking and once without. I noticed a slight difference, but not enough to warrant the extra time required.
If you have plenty of time, feel free to soak them in water (optional step above), and then dry them off with paper towels before seasoning.
First of all, baked fries will never be the same as fries that are cooked in oil. To crisp up leftover fries, either bake them in the oven again, fry them up in some oil in a cast iron skillet, or reheat in your air fryer. They should crisp up nicely either way.
Baked fries are better for you than potatoes that are submerged and fried in oil. However, too much of anything should be avoided. I recommended sticking to one or two servings of baked fries at a time. 😀
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xoxo ~Sue
Baked Garlic Home Fries
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes – sliced into fries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6-7 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper – or more
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- chopped cilantro – to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep potatoes. Wash the russet potatoes. Slice them in half the long way, and then slice each half into several thin wedges (the long way). Try to slice wedges in equal sizes so baking will be consistent.
- Place the potato wedges in a mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, and then sprinkle with the minced garlic and remaining seasonings. Mix well with your hands, and then arrange on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the fries aren't touching.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, and then carefully flip them. Then sprinkle the minced garlic over the top.
- Bake another 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Remove from oven.
- Check seasonings, and adjust as needed. Sprinkle minced cilantro over top the fries, and serve with ketchup, mayo, or my Skinny Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
Notes
- To remove some of the starch, soak the raw potato wedges in cold water before baking. Make sure you dry them off before baking.
- These fries are best served immediately.
- You can reheat leftover fries by baking in the oven (again) for a few minutes, pan-frying in some olive oil in a cast iron skillet, or reheat in your air fryer.
Hi, these fries are amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Made these for dinner tonight. Delicious!!
Thanks for your feedback, Annette!
I have made these several times and take it from a potato loving, carb loving girl, they are delicious!!!
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoy them sis! 🙂
These are outstanding, but I enjoy them the best for parties and game days!
They ARE a great recipe for game day!