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Oven Baked Basil French Fries

Fancy, homemade Oven Baked Basil French Fries are a perfect side dish for anything from Chicken Cordon Bleu to burgers on the grill!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french fries, oven baked basil french fries
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Karrie
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes peeled & sliced into 1/3 thick fries, soaked in cold water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drain the fries and pat dry with paper towels. Use a pastry brush to spread 1-1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and spread out the potatoes.
  • Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sprinkle the basil evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fries. Scatter the cubed butter around the pan (this helps create the lovely caramelized edges).
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then sprinkle Parmesan on top if desired. Rotating pan, return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown. Use a spatula to remove the fries. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 7mg