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lemon herb french fries with a small dish of ketchup on a baking sheet on a white marble countertop.

Lemon Herb French Fries

Mimi Council
These simple Lemon Herb French Fries make delicious healthy baked French fries. This recipe is a perfect side dish to burgers, sandwiches, or steaks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Makes 4 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

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 15 to 20 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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Notes

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.
  • 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. Don't salt before baking as salt can draw out moisture and make soggy fries, this is why you salt after baking.
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Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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