Best Low Fat Homemade French Fries Recipes

BEST LOW FAT HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• preheat oven to 450 F
• wash your spuds thoroughly, keeping skins on for more nutrition
• slice each, lengthwise into ¼-3/8 planks, as shown in image in the post
• slice each plank into ¼ to ⅜-inch batons
• HERE IS A PERFECT VIDEO ON HOW TO HAND-CUT FRIES
• place cut batons into a mixing bowl, add salt and spices and toss
• if you want crispier fries, you can add a little bit of olive oil to toss, but it is good to skip this to shave off unwanted calories, and to keep your arteries healthier
• line two large baking sheets with parchment paper (most of oil will absorb into it)
• lay out batons on baking sheets and place into the oven
• bake 15-20 mins, until fries begin to brown on the bottoms, then flip over with a spatula and bake another 5+ minutes, or until you achieve that perfect golden-crunchy-munch-inducing perfection

EASIEST LOW FAT FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350'F.
• Wash and cut potatoes into wedges.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spay.
• Arrange potatoes on sheet and spray top of potatoes with cooking spray and put alittle salt and pepper on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes. There is in need to turn.
• enjoy.

EASY FAT-FREE SEASONED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cover an 8"x8" pan with tin foil and spray with cooking oil and sprinkle on salt.
• Cut potato to desired wedge sizes.
• Place potato pieces into quart size bag and spray in some cooking oil and add the herbs.
• Shake until the pieces are coated evenly.
• Pour into the 8"x8" pan and add some more salt on top (I like mine really saltly).
• Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes for softer fries and 25-30 minutes for crispier fries.
• Enjoy with sauce of your choice!

LOW FAT " MC DONALD'S" FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add one teaspoon of salt.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4 inch fries.
• Weigh the potatoes and measure out 9 ounces.
• Transfer potatoes to boiling water and cook exactly 2 1/2 minutes.
• Drain in colander and let cool (about 5 minutes).
• Transfer cooled potatoes to a mixing bowl and add oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Mix gently to coat.
• Spread in a single layer on a non stick baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
• Turn every five minutes during the last half of cooking.
• Add the remaining salt if desired. (I found them plenty salty without).
• Note: Mine took 30 minutes to achieve the right level of crispiness--so check for crispness before removing from the oven.
• Chef Alexander states that this recipe is equal to a medium order of fries and has 5 grams of fat (as opposed to 17 grams of fat in the original version).

EASY CRISPY OVEN FRIES (LOW FAT, LOW CAL)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a non-stick baking sheet w/ non-stick cooking spray.
• In a lg. bowl, combine potatoes, 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and all of sugar w/ cold water to cover. Soak 15 min, drain and blot dry.
• In another lg. bowl, toss potatoes w/ oil and paprika. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake, turning potatoes over as they brown, until cooked through and crisp. (Could take anywhere from 25-45 min., depending on how you cut your potatoes and your oven. My fries only took about 25 minute I checked on my potatoes and turned them about every 5 minute or so. You will see them browning and hear them sizzling.) Sprinkle w/ the remaining 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

LOW FAT FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375-400 (degrees fahrenheit).
• Depending on how you like your french fries, either wash (for skin on fries) or peel (for skinless fries) the potatoes.
• Cut the potatoes into either strips (for basic fries) or wedges (for texas-style fries).
• Place the potato slices/wedges in a bowl or plastic bag and add egg whites. Toss to coat.
• Add your seasonings of choice & toss to coat again.
• Spread the fries evenly in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Bake the fries for 15-20 minutes, flipping after 10.
• Remove from oven and enjoy!
• *Note: You can also line the baking sheet with tin foil and/or spray with a non-stick cooking spray to further prevent sticking.*.