Most often when we hear of potato fries we think of frying.
With much talks about how unhealthy frying is,
The risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer.
Finding a healthier alternative to frying was important
Finally there’s a way to enjoy potato fries with little or no oil.
Baking was the answer,
using the oven instead of frying in oil.
The result of this is awesome
it comes out really nice and tasty.
It’s been said that baking, grilling or broiling is a healthier way to enjoy foods we would normally fry.
Still in moderation as it applies to any other thing.
Also with an air fryer potato fries can be enjoyed with little or no oil.
Consider this healthy method of making fries and inculcate it into your everyday cooking as often as you make fries.
Steps On How To Make Baked Potato Fries
Ingredient
- Potato
- Salt
- Oil
Steps
- Preheat your oven at 250 degree
- Peel, wash and cut potatoes
- Add salt and mix well
- Drizzle oil on the potatoes
- Place the potatoes in an oven tray and bake for 30 minutes
- Check the potatoes and turn to ensure even browning
- Bake until golden brown and crisp
Note:
Lay baking paper on the oven tray before placing the potatoes.
This helps to prevent the potato from sticking to the tray especially when you do not want to use oil.
Otherwise grease the oven tray with oil.
Follow the above steps to bake yam, sweet potatoes and plantain.
See also how to boil and roast yam.
Hope this article was helpful?
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