Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Sticks

Crispy potato sticks are usually prepared by frying them in a large amount of oil. Since potato sticks prepared this way contain a lot of fat, they are not the healthiest choice. However, you can also bake them in the oven using a much smaller amount of oil …

Details

  • Preparation Time: 45 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 5 pieces Potatoes, white

  • 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

  1. Peel the potatoes, clean them, and rinse under running water. Cut them into thin sticks (about 5 mm thick and 7 cm long), place them in a bowl, and cover with very cold water. Let the potatoes soak in the water for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Line a low baking dish with baking paper. Grease the baking paper with one tablespoon of oil. Drain the potatoes well and dry them with a kitchen towel. Place the potatoes in a bowl. Season them with salt and drizzle with one tablespoon of oil. Mix well and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking dish. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 84.65 kcal
  • Fat: 1.96 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.66 g
    • Sugars: 0.98 g
  • Protein: 0.98 g
  • Fiber: 1.96 g

Advice

You can also season the potato sticks with pepper, dried or fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, parsley), chili, etc. A few minutes before the end of baking (5 to 10 minutes), you can sprinkle some grated cheese over the potato sticks.