Italian Style Oven Fries Recipes

ITALIAN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Drain the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Spread 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets and spread out the potatoes. Overlapping is fine.
• Sprinkle the dried herbs evenly over the potatoes. Liberally spread the cheese and parsley on top. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cheese. Scatter the cubed butter around the pans.
• Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, rotating the pans after 30 minutes, for 45 to 50 minutes total. Use a spatula to lift off the potatoes with all the crusty cheese adhered to them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

OVEN-STYLE PIZZA FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with oil.
• Grind fennel seed, oregano and basil into a powder using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.
• Wash, peel and slice potatoes into thin french fry shapes.
• Combine ground spices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, sugar and oil in a small bowl until smooth.
• Place potatoes and seasoning paste in a large ziplock or plastic bag.
• Using your hands, move the potatoes around in the bag until they are evenly coated with the seasoning paste.
• Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
• Using a spatula, turn potatoes over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if using).
• Bake for 10-20 minutes more or until fries become golden and start to crisp (time may vary with size of fries).
• Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired.