Cottage Fries
Cottage Fries are crispy, flavorful, and addicting in the best way. Made with simple ingredients including russet potatoes, olive oil, and a blend of spices, they’re tasty and come together easily!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp dry thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt add more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Give the potatoes a good scrub to remove dirt from the skin.
- Chop the potatoes into even slices, about ⅙-⅕ inch thick. Next, soak the sliced potatoes with cold water for 30 minutes, this helps to remove excess starch, which can prevent the fries from getting crispy. Note: you can avoid this step if you’re in a hurry, the result will be good as well.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels or a clean tea towel. Then transfer chopped potatoes into a large bowl.
- Add dried thyme, paprika, and olive oil. Use your hands to coat.
- Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. I’ve used two medium sheets, as slices shouldn’t overlap.
- Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes.
- Flip the slices and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the fries are golden and crispy.
- Season with salt and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
If you're looking for a tasty and satisfying side dish, look no further than these crispy and flavorful cottage fries! Made with just a few simple ingredients, including russet potatoes, olive oil, and a blend of spices, these fries are easy to prepare and sure to please.
They're the perfect accompaniment to burgers, sandwiches, or just about any other meal you can think of!
Tips
- To get crispy potatoes, season with salt before serving, as adding it before makes the potato to release excess liquid in the oven.
- Choose the right potato: Russet potato holds great but it has a rough skin (it’s not an issue for most people though!). Yukon gold is an all-purpose potato with thin skin which provides great results in this kind of recipe where we like to keep the skin on.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is plenty of space between the fries on the baking sheet. Overcrowding can cause the fries to steam instead of crisp up.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg