Lemon Herb French Fries
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These simple Lemon Herb French Fries make delicious healthy baked French fries. This recipe is a perfect side dish to burgers, sandwiches, or steaks.
If you love homemade French fries as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like my Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries, Lemon Rosemary French Fries, or my Chinese Five Spice Garlic French Fries.
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You will love this recipe for healthy baked French fries! Homemade French fries are so fun and so easy! They make an easy and delicious side dish to burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches.
I use extra virgin olive oil for healthy baked French fries along with a mix of oregano, thyme, parsley, dill, and lemon juice for these Lemon Herb French Fries. They’re topped with flaky sea salt and fresh basil for light and zesty fries that are so good!
I love serving these fries with my Greek Lamb Burgers, Grilled Turkey Burgers, or my Avocado Lettuce Wrap Burgers. These Lemon Herb French Fries make a simple and easy side dish that’s naturally gluten free!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Light & Zesty: I love this recipe because even though they are French fries, they are so light and zesty thanks to the addition of lemon and herbs!
Side Dish: This recipe for Lemon Herb French Fries makes a great side dish to literally any meal! Serve them with burgers, steaks, chicken, pork, or even along side a salad.
Healthy: When you make your own homemade French fries they can actually be healthy! Using extra virgin olive oil along with fresh herbs is a much better way to enjoy potatoes than out at a restaurant where they are most likely made with seed oils and other unnecessary ingredients. So yes, these healthy baked French fries can be made multiple times a week!
Ingredients
Organic Russet Potatoes
Frontier Co-Op Organic Oregano
Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Organic Lemons (or lemon juice)
Frontier Co-Op Organic Parsley
Frontier Co-Op Organic Dried Dill Weed
Organic Fresh Basil
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Tools Needed
Baking Sheet Half Sheet Pan (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off my favorite stainless steel sustainable bakeware!)
Parchment Paper (get my favorite nontoxic parchment paper and get 10% off with MIMIBAKES)
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Peel and cut the potatoes into ¼-inch thick strips. Place in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water looks murky.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3
Drain the potatoes and add the extra virgin olive oil to the potatoes. Add the lemon juice, oregano, thyme, parsley, and dill, and toss to coat completely. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and flip fries. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and top with fresh basil.
Baker's Tips
- Soaking the potatoes in water allow the starches to release. This helps the fries not burn as easily.
- I peel the potatoes for this recipe, which I rarely ever do! But, with this light lemon herb seasoning, I felt like they were better with peeled potatoes. But you can leave skins on if you want!
- Parchment paper really helps with homemade fries. My favorite nontoxic parchment paper is from Kana, and you can use code MIMIBAKES for a discount!
- Be sure to flip and rotate fries for evening browning and to avoid burning on one side.
- Salt the fries immediately after coming out of the oven, this helps the salt stick.
FAQ's
Yes, if you prefer, you can use sweet potatoes! Also, check out my recipe for Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries if you are looking for sweet potato fries.
These healthy baked French fries are a great appetizer all on their own! But, they are also a delicious side dish to burgers like my Greek Lamb Burgers or Classic Cheeseburgers.
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Lemon Herb French Fries
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- Flaky sea salt
- Fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into ¼-inch thick strips. Place in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water looks murky.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the potatoes and add the extra virgin olive oil to the potatoes. Add the lemon juice, oregano, thyme, parsley, and dill, and toss to coat completely. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and flip fries. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and top with fresh basil.
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