Oven-Baked French Fries

1. 1 Potatoes≈ $2.15 per kg 200 g
2. 2 Starch 5 g
3. 3 Sunflower oil 8 ml
4. 4 Salt 2 g
5. 5 Paprika to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Peel potatoes¹ and cut into 1 cm (½ in) sticks; soak in cold water for 15 minutes to draw out starch.

2. Drain and pat sticks dry with a towel—this ensures crispiness.

3. Toss with cornstarch, then mix with oil and paprika.

4. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring pieces don’t touch.

5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping once; season with salt immediately after baking.