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Oven Fries
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Servings
Servings:
Eight

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Oven Fries

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Description

These fries aren't fried at all. They are baked in the oven. But, they are just as tasty as ever!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (soybean oil)
  • Paprika (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions

Directions

Wash potatoes, but don’t peel; slice into half-inch thick strips. Blot dry with paper towels; toss potatoes with oil in a bowl until coated. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes total, flipping the fries halfway through. Toss with Parmesan cheese (optional).

Dietary and Nutrition

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Potatoes are a nutrient-rich food that can be prepared in a wide variety of ways. A medium-sized red potato (about 3 inches in diameter) with skin has 150 calories, 0.3 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 3.6 g fiber and 38 milligrams sodium. Additionally, potatoes are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C, and they provide many other vitamins and minerals.

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Field to Fork Potatoes! (FN1795, Reviewed Jan. 2020)

More than 5,000 varieties of potatoes are grown throughout the world. The average person in the U.S. eats 124 pounds of potatoes every year. Potatoes can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

On the Move to Better Health: Teen Cooking School Focus on Soy Foods (FN2057, June 2022)

Teen Cooking School is a six-lesson curriculum for teens designed to increase knowledge of nutrition and culinary skills through interactive activities. Each lesson contains information on a different cooking skill.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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