Oven-Baked Crispy Truffled Fries

If you think French fries are the best food invention ever but shy away from them because they are fried then I have some good news for you. Try Oven Baked Crispy Truffle Fries. With A few cool tips and tricks, you can make oven-baked fries that are just as delicious (and healthier) than fried ones.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

2 large 16 ounces each russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch thick pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 +1 tablespoons truffle oil divided – (I used white truffle oil)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons or more crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (optional)

Instructions

Place the oven rack in the lowest position and pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
Place the potatoes in a bowl, cover tightly with stretch film, and microwave for 5 minutes, shaking the bowl halfway through in order to distribute the steam.*1
Transfer the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, and pat dry them with paper towel as much as possible. Set aside.
In the mean time, mix the vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of the truffle oil and pour it over a (separate) rimmed baking sheet. Place it in the oven and let it heat until it is smoking, 2-3 minutes. *2
Mix together the cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of the truffle oil, salt, and cornmeal in a large bowl. Add in the potatoes, and give it a gentle stir to ensure they are all coated with the mixture.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet with the hot oil. Place it in the oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes (rotating the potatoes halfway through the baking process), or until they are golden on the outside.
Transfer them to a large plate; sprinkle with fresh parsley, and Gorgonzola cheese (if using).
Serve immediately.

Notes

Notes: This recipe serve 4 people.

1: Be very careful when removing the stretch film as the steam inside the bowl is very hot.

2: Keep an eye in the oil as it reaches to the smoking pretty quickly. Do not leave the sight of the pan while this is happening.

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