Skinny Fries Recipe
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Skinny Fries

By: Ann Janis 
"These fries are 'skinny' since they bake to a crisp in the oven, without submerging the potatoes in oil or fat. They're great with a meal or as a snack. -Ann Janis, Tucson, Arizona"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienned slices
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a bowl drizzle with butter and toss to coat. Transfer to a lightly greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes until golden brown, turning once. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by MaryD   view full review
I soaked the potatoe slices in cold water in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by CHARI   view full review
10 stars! I saved this recipe to my Recipe Box the other day, went to the store last night to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by KELLEY23   view full review
I like this recipe and have used it for a long time. I use vegetable oil also, but first, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by brendaw   view full review
This was easy and very good. The only changes I made was to use olive oil to toss them in and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by Sarah   view full review
Great recipe! I followed other reviewers' advice and used olive oil in place of butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect. I love the simple seasonings in this recipe of just salt and pepper, tho' any number...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by Summer Rose   view full review
I love french fries and these are a healthy alternative! I did use olive oil instead of butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by terry   view full review
These are the best ever. Taste just like fastfood.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by sarahfromgeorgia   view full review
They didn't come out crunchy and took too long to cook :(
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by KELARJIAN   view full review
Yeah, you must use olive oil. I started making these sometime back to cut down on "bad" fats....

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