Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Nonstick baking spray ((optional))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or mild vegetable oil (plus more for the baking sheet)
  • 3 cloves (about 1 tablespoon) garlic (minced)
  • 3 large baking (Russet) potatoes (scrubbed or peeled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230 °C). Coat a rimmed baking sheet with baking spray or oil.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil and garlic for 2 minutes. Strain the garlic from the oil with a small strainer. Reserve both the garlic and the oil.
  • Slice the potatoes into matchsticks about 1/4 inch thick. In a large bowl, toss together the oil, potatoes, and salt.
  • Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast until golden and crisp, flipping them once with a thin metal spatula if desired, until crisp at the edges and tender in the center, 25 to 35 minutes.☞TESTER TIP: Watch the fries carefully toward the end of baking as they can go from perfectly golden and crisp at the edges to really rather burnt in mere seconds.
  • Immediately transfer the potatoes to a large platter or serving bowl using that thin metal spatula.
  • Sprinkle the fries with the parsley, reserved garlic, and salt to taste. Serve immediately.