This is a recipe for oven home fries. Seasoned beautifully with smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, and oh so easy. Oven baked fries are not so greasy, healthier and with that crispy crunch you won’t even miss those deep fried potatoes. This no fuss recipe brown up beautifully and the flavors so delicious.
You know this is a great oven home fries recipe when Hubs announced twice “man these potatoes are good” with no mention of the Dijon mustard slathered beer brat on the other side of the plate. (not pictured – they’re more suited for an omelette) 🙂
I’m a self proclaimed French Fry freak-o. And sorry, not sorry, but McDonalds French Fries are my weakness. I tend to order a Filet-O-Fish and small fries and sit in the car and devour them like a starved wild animal.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about a way to enjoy French Fries in a more civil manner. From the oven.
Today is the day for the Secret Recipe Club reveal. This month’s top secret mission sent me over to Louisa’s blog Living Lou. Louisa lives in Toronto and started blogging in May of 2010 at the age of seventeen. Really nice blog.
A photo of potatoes will always stop me in my tracks… and a photo of a Yorkshire Terrier is my kryptonite.
I love, love, love that first photo of little Sophie running at full speed, ears back in determination to catch up with Louisa’s mom. The center photo, a face of confidence running towards the camera. And how about that last shot, leaning into the turn like a professional racer. And I picture Louisa laying flat on the ground to get these shots. 🙂
Sophie, Louisa’s little Yorkie/Maltese mix puppy, looks a lot like my little Yorkie Chili, when he was a pup. This is Chili and his “Cheerio Please!” face.
Potatoes and pups…I better get back to the potatoes portion of this post before I’m in trouble with the organizers of this project. 🙂
I had planned a meal of brats for this Saturday night, I thought it perfect to watch the baseball playoffs and was on the search for a simple side dish. Lou’s photo of oven fries with the ketchup in the background jumped right off the computer screen! I’ve grilled potato wedges but haven’t baked them.
Seasoning for Oven Home Fries
Once you get those potatoes peeled, these oven home fries are easy – peasy. Parboil them in a large sauce and drain well. I drain them in a large colander, using two very clean kitchen towels, I used one on the counter to place the potatoes on, and the other to pat and dry them as dry as I could. Then coat with oil.
Smoked Paprika. Yes! Spray a large sheet pan with PAM, place the oven home fries on the sheet pan and toss them with oil and then the seasonings. And speaking of the seasoning, it includes smoked paprika, one of my favorite things to sprinkle on potatoes and beyond. And teaming up with onion and garlic powders = delicious.
Tips for Cooking Oven Home Fries
- Parboil potatoes before roasting. This will release some of the moisture in the potato before it hits the oven. This will help the outside crisp and the inside to stay creamy. How to know when they’re par-boiled? Insert a knife into one of the wedges. If the knife will insert somewhat easily but not release, you’ve done a good job.
- Use just enough oil to coat the potatoes. Too much will equal too crispy and not in a good way.
- Don’t over-crowd The pan. Space out the potatoes for even roasting.
- Don’t pamper or fuss over the potatoes. Let them brown completely on one side before turning.
- What kind of potato should I use for oven home fries? Nothing too waxy. Stick with Yukon Gold or Russet.
Smoked Paprika Oven Home Fries Recipe
I hope you give these oven home fries a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating. And leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.
And if you have a favorite seasoning for home fries, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Fried Potato Recipes
Looking for something more exotic than ketchup to dip those fries? Take a look at this recipe for Marie Rose Sauce.
And if you’re loving “homemade” why not try Homemade Onion Rings with Buttermilk Batter
Make it A Meal – What to Serve with Oven Home Fries
Home fries are also called steak fries, so why not serve them with this Flank Steak Topped with Chimichurri Sauce. Perfect!
Bake don't fry. A great recipe for oven baked home fries with smoked paprika.
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled, cut into wedges
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl mix together all the spices.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges. Place potatoes in a large sauce pan of water. Slowly bring them to a boil and let them cook until about 3/4 of the way done. Drain well, place the potatoes on a very clean kitchen towel. Using another towel, pat as dry as you can get them.
Toss potato wedges in olive oil. Add spices, toss gently to coat.
Arrange, in one layer, on a baking sheet that's been sprayed with PAM. Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and crisped. Turning once half way through the cooking time.
Oven Home Fries …They’re What’s for a Side Dish.
Vickie says
October 15, 2012 at 11:47 amThose “fries” look divine, girl! And the photo is good, too. (so there) I bought a sack of potatoes from Costco that are just sitting in my pantry teasing me. Going to make these for a side dish to the pulled pork sandwiches I was planning for tonight’s game. The doggie pics are adorable!
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:22 amWell I’m getting better. I’ll remember how to run that point and shoot about the time my DSLR comes back. Pulled Pork???? omg that sounds good.
Holly says
October 15, 2012 at 3:00 pmDon’t be so hard on yourself– your photos are really nice! They draw me into your post and make me want to look around at more recipes. I like this recipe and idea of baking the fries. I never have much luck with frying things and get scared of the hot oil. This is the way to go.
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:20 amAND if you don’t get the oil hot enough, then you have a greasy end result. I’m sticking with baking for fries.
Judee @ Gluten Free A-Z says
October 15, 2012 at 3:11 pmEverything tastes better when they are roasted in the oven. The fries look amazing
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:19 amI agree Judee. And they were so crispy on the outside and soft and yummy in the middle.
Miz Helen says
October 15, 2012 at 4:00 pmAWWhhh, I’m in love with that little puppy, just adorable and great photos! There is nothing better than great Fries and this recipe is awesome! Great selection for the SRC.
Miz Helen
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:18 amThanks Miz Helen. And we really liked those fries.
Shelley C says
October 15, 2012 at 7:04 pmWell I think your photos are great – those oven fries look awesome and look so appetizing! Great choice!
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:18 amThanks for stopping by and the comment Shelley. Those oven fries were awesome.
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 5:17 amThanks so much April. Those little pups will definitely melt your heart.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
October 16, 2012 at 5:45 amWhat an adorable face. Who could say no 🙂
It doesn’t get much better than potatoes & pups. We love oven fries at our house. Forget the frying – these are soooo much easier and better for your too.
Sam
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:44 pmI hardly make “fried” fries. Such a mess. There were incredibly easy and so tasty.
Joanne says
October 16, 2012 at 5:55 amSophie is so crazy cute!!
My oven fries never come out super crisp…but these look perfect!
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:44 pmI think Sophie is adorable. I’d scoop her up in my arms and Louisa would have a hard time getting her back.
Karen Harris says
October 16, 2012 at 5:56 amThat Chili was the cutest puppy ever! What an adorable face! Your fries look delicious.
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:43 pmWell I dunno Karen, your little guy is right up on the “cute” scale.
Jenn's Food Journey says
October 16, 2012 at 6:20 amI LOVE making oven fries (and I love making them on the grill too!!)! And I think your pictures look wonderful!!!
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:42 pmI’ve grilled them many times but never baked. Loved this recipe.
colleen @ Secrets from the Cookie Princess says
October 16, 2012 at 8:22 amYeah, I can pretty much stop anything for potatoes and puppies. Holy heck your dog (and Louisa’s) is friggin’ adorable. The potatoes sound scrumptious.
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:42 pmThanks Colleen. I happen to think my little Chili is pray-shuss ….. do you think he’s very spoiled? 🙂
Axelle the french cook says
October 16, 2012 at 10:06 amSo cute puppy and so delicious fries 😉
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:41 pmThanks Axelle. 🙂
Linda-There and Back Again says
October 16, 2012 at 10:36 amI love roasting potatoes in the oven…so much easier than frying. Her spice combo sounds delicious. I’m making pork chops tonight, and a version of this recipe will be the side dish!
Lea Ann says
October 16, 2012 at 7:41 pmI think the spice combo for this was excellent. I probably won’t play around with it for awhile.
Larry says
October 17, 2012 at 5:26 amCute puppy shots LA. You’s look good, but I’ve yet to make oven fries that I really like as they always turn out with a dry chewy outside and a dryer than I want inside, but if you guys liked them, I’ll give them a try. Did you use waxy or baking potatoes?
Lea Ann says
October 17, 2012 at 6:42 amhmmmmm… well, this is the first time I’ve tried them. I grabbed just plain ol Russett potatoes. However, one of them had very yellow skin, so I’m thinking a Yukon gold snuck into the wrong bin. These were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and with great flavor. I thought they were a tad greasy because I had too much olive oil in the bowl when I coated them. (Didn’t measure). And the oven temperature was 400 degrees. I thought that helped for a good sear. Also, I cleaned them good with a brush and mostly left the skin on. Just peeling away some of the parts that were messy.
Penny says
October 17, 2012 at 11:21 amThese fries look perfect and great pictures too. I’ve enjoyed reading about your adventures with Big Dude and Bev. Great people.
Lea Ann says
October 18, 2012 at 4:42 pmGood to hear from you Penny. Bev and Larry are most certainly great people.
Rocky Mountain Woman says
October 17, 2012 at 3:03 pmPotatoes and puppies, two of my very favorite things!
Lea Ann says
October 18, 2012 at 4:42 pm🙂
Louisa [Living Lou] says
October 17, 2012 at 7:56 pmSO happy that you loved the recipe!! I am super biased but she was definitely one of the cutest pups and you little guy, Chili is SO adorable also!! Thanks for the kind words, made my night 🙂
Lea Ann says
October 18, 2012 at 4:42 pmThanks for the easy and flavorful recipe Louisa. Those potatoes made my night.
Susan says
October 18, 2012 at 4:33 pmIs there anything better than a crispy, seasoned potato fry? I think not! This sounds like a wonderful recipe and with your husband’s testimonial one worth trying. Love the action shots and that adorable pooch!
Lea Ann says
October 18, 2012 at 4:41 pmThanks Susan. I’m probably the last person on earth to try oven fries. I liked em.
Lea Ann says
October 21, 2012 at 6:56 amI wish you didn’t live so far north either!!!! 🙂
Chris says
November 2, 2012 at 12:46 pmI like making oven fries, mainly because I am too darn lazy to use oil, ha ha. These look excellent, especially with the brats.
Lea Ann says
November 4, 2012 at 6:05 amWell I couldn’t agree more Chris.