Oven-Baked Cottage Fries: Chef John's Crispy Potato Recipe

Name: Oven-Baked Cottage Fries: Chef John's Crispy Potato Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients: 4 baking (russet) potatoes, sliced into 3/8-inch thick rounds; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch herbes de provence, or to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cottage fries are an underrated potato dish! This oven-baked version rivals French fries and home fries, offering a simple and flavorful alternative for any meal.

Total time1 hr 10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield4

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Ingredients

4 baking (russet) potatoes, sliced into 3/8-inch thick rounds
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch herbes de provence, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, mix potatoes with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Spread the potato slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip each potato slice and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
Continue baking and flipping the potatoes until they achieve a rich, golden-brown color, about 30 minutes total. The fries should be crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.

Nutrition

Calories: 187 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 332 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g