So in our family, potatoes are a big deal. I’m half Norwegian and it almost seems like a civic duty to love potatoes. I kid you not when I say that potatoes are my dad’s all-time favorite food and that making him happy is done by just handing him a potato dish. He’s a simple man.
And now I just spent 15 minutes going through all my photos to find this gem:
Yes, the man is sitting on the couch, relaxing, and nomming his way through a cold baked potato from last night’s dinner. Plain. No sour cream. No butter. No salt. But his happiness level is through the roof and I can’t help but laugh out loud whenever I see this picture.
Really, with all this potato-heritage I’ve got going on, it was only a matter of time till I came up with a healthier version of french fries. And VOILA!
Beautiful, crunchy, garlic-y, parmesan heaven. These thick-cut potato fries are just as crispy as their fried counterparts and ohmygosh just bursting with flavor. Honestly, I almost can’t believe that these didn’t come out of a deep fryer!
The secret behind the insane crunch factor is sprinkling the uncooked potatoes with a bit of sugar. Weird, right? Well, it must be osmosis, because the potatoes sweat out all their liquid which means extra crispy fries!
I think I’ve just discovered my new favorite method of potato-prep. These are to die for!
Oh, but one quick thing. These are best eaten hot fresh out of the oven (I mean, what isn’t?) for maximum crispiness. They taste great the next day as well, but don’t have the same french-fry like texture to them. Eater beware!
If you’re going to pin this recipe (please and thank you!), please pin the image below :).
Today I’m linking up with WIAW to share these beauts! Head on over if you want to see more delicious eats :).
Good heavens these look amazing!!!
Potatoes actually don’t have much appeal to me – but these sure do! Looove french fries! That pic of your dad is too cute! I’ve totally spent 15 minutes looking for a pic before too, haha
My gosh you have outdone yourself, these look AMAZING!!!!
Those look delicious! I’m a big fry lover. These would make a great side for dinner one day next week.
I would have never guessed to put sugar on potatoes. Hey, you learn something new everyday.
I’m a big potato lover as well, along with french fries. I love making my own and adding my own flavor. I’ll just have to go by your recipe and give it a go. I can already tell it will be delicious.
I can’t even handle how amazing these looks. My mom is huge on potatoes and her birthday is coming up soon, so I’m definitely saving this recipe to make them for her big day 😀
These look so good!
Amazing. Your dad is golden and please ensure you save a spot on the couch next to him when I visit so we can lament over the glorious spud!
Sugar huh? Who woulda thought! These look amaaaaazing!!
Sooo, I am like obsessed with french fries. I actually think if I had to have a last meal (I realize it’s a morbid thought), french fries would play a HUGE role in it.
That said, I never fry them when I make them on my own. Only bake. BUT, I can never achieve that crunch factor. Super excited that you shared this trick and the recipe looks delicious. Pinning right now.
AS SOON as I even saw this title I said, “Yessssssss,” because I’m pretty sure I love potatoes as much as your dad. And I have recently discovered my love for fresh, baked fries. Oh so good!
And now I am totally jealous of you for being Norwegian! I have always wished that I was some foreign ethnicity…5th generation Canadian for the win. 😉
I could live off of french fries. And ketchup. Always ketchup – although these look so delicious that I don’t think I would even need it!
These look so delicious! I love the parmesan addition to the fries.
I had no idea about the sugar! Thanks for the tip I am totally trying this out this weekend!
Okay, your post title alone was enough to get me to click on it from the WIAW link-up. I LOVE oven fries…and make them all the time. But this just looks awesome! YUM! Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a great week.
These look delicious Christine, and I love the tip about the sugar. I’ve always read to soak the potatoes for a bit before baking them…I think it is supposed to reduce the starch or something? Anyway, I’ll have to try your trick (we all love fries over here). Thanks for sharing!
Sugar on fries? Alright, ill take your word for it that it makes them 10x better. These babies are now on our food plan for the week
Wow, those look amazing! I can’t wait to give them a try.
Holy yum! I will def be trying these! Stopping by from SITS
xo
I think I just drooled all over my keyboard… <3
Mmmmm! Another tasty recipe, Christine! I paired these little crunchies up with fish and it was delicious-o!
Mhmm that sounds delicious!! Glad it worked out for you <3. Hooray for crunchy goodness!