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Monday, January 27, 2014

Spicy Baked Fries

I really like french fries. Who doesn't, right? I think a wedge fry is right up there at the top of my list. Nice and thick...you really know you're eating a french fry. These little guys are so good. A little spicy..but not overly so but really flavorful. And they're baked! No need to feel guilty about eating these!!

Spicy Baked Fries



4 large baking potatoes (I used Yukon Golds but Russets work, too.)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ~ optional
Salt to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Cut potatoes into wedges and place wedges in a medium bowl.

Pour olive oil over potatoes and stir to coat.

Mix spices together and sprinkle over potatoes.

Stir to coat.

Spread potatoes on a prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown, turning once half way through.


Salt as desired.
Let's go!
Let's go!


Slice your potatoes into wedges.
Slice your potatoes into wedges.


Place in a bowl and add the olive oil and stir to coat.
Place in a bowl and add 
the olive oil and stir to coat.


Mix up your spices.
Mix up your spices.


Sprinkle the spice mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over 
the potatoes and toss to coat.


Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake!
Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake!


Salt to taste the devour!
Salt to taste then devour!