Oven Frites (Fries)

• medium baking potatoes↗4
• extra virgin olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• olive oil flavored cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Place a heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven.

3. 3

   Scrub and rinse potatoes.

4. 4

   Cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide batons.

5. 5

   Place potatoes in a medium bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   When baking sheet is hot, about 15 minutes, remove from oven and spray with olive oil cooking spray.

7. 7

   Place prepared potatoes on baking sheet in a single layer. Return to oven, and bake until potatoes are golden on the bottom, about 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn potatoes over and continue cooking until golden all over, another 15 minutes. Serve immediately.