Description
Crispy and flavorful baked curly fries made from a fresh russet potato and seasoned with a blend of spices including paprika, cumin, and cayenne for a mild kick. These oven-baked fries are a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions, perfect for a tasty snack or side dish served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Oil
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Dipping Sauces (Optional)
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the fries thoroughly.
- Spiralize the Potato: Using a spiralizer, cut the russet potato into curly strips to create the iconic curly fries shape.
- Trim the Curls: If any potato curls exceed 4 to 5 inches, break them into smaller, more manageable pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Fries: Place the spiralized potato curls into a large bowl or directly onto a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Add olive oil, salt, onion powder, paprika, pepper, cumin, and the optional cayenne pepper. Toss everything well to evenly coat the fries with oil and spices. Spread the curly fries out into a single layer on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Initial Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After this time, check for any pieces that are already crispy and remove them from the tray to prevent burning.
- Finish Baking: Return the remaining fries to the oven and continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until all fries reach your desired level of crispiness and are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve your baked curly fries hot, with optional dipping sauces such as a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a high starch potato like russet for the best texture—crispy outside and fluffy inside.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can try to cut the potato into thin strips, though curls may be difficult to replicate.
- For extra crispiness, soak the spiralized potato curls in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning and baking, then dry thoroughly.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your heat preference or omit for milder fries.
- Make sure to spread the fries in a single layer to avoid steaming and to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Leftover fries can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
