Crispy Baked French Fries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized fries, about 1 cm thick.

3. 3

   Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps make the fries crispier.

4. 4

   Drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, toss the dried potatoes with the cornstarch until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and toss again to coat all the fries evenly.

7. 7

   Spread the fries out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the salt evenly over the fries.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then flip the fries and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.