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Crispy Oil Free Fries (Fat Free!)

February 7, 2017

Crispy Oil Free Fries that are BAKED and not fried. That’s right, there’s no frying required for these golden fries. And this recipe is just maybe the easiest recipe you will ever make, with only two ingredients: russet potatoes and sea salt.

The secret to the crispiest possible Oil Free Fries lies in how you prepare and bake your potatoes….

Oil free fries

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Oil free fries

I could be a bit biased because my fiance is Belgian and Belgium KNOWS how to make good a good French fry. In every city in Belgium, you cannot miss the smell of the freshly cooked fries as you walk by the “frites” shop (shouldn’t they be called Belgian fries!? Ha! Moving on…).

These Crispy Oil Free Fries are a go-to recipe for dinner and I would make them all the time when we lived in Belgium as a healthy alternative to the fries in the frites shop. And if you bake fries in the oven using a few simple tricks, they will turn out just as cripsy as fried fries (lol) without the greeeeeease.

Oil free fries

Russet Potatoes: It’s important to use russet potatoes in this recipe because they are a super starchy potato. Russets will give you fries that are soft on the inside with a golden brown, crispy exterior. YUM.

Stone Baking Sheet: The difference between baking your fries on a stone baking sheet (or pizza stone) opposed to a baking pan is night-and-day. You do not need to use ANY non-stick spray or parchment paper with a stone baking sheet. Your potatoes slices will crisp right up with the perfect crunchy exterior.

Leave some space: It’s important that your fries are not touching when you place them on the stone baking sheet. If the fries are touching they will “steam” and not crispy up nearly as nicely.

Bake on a HIGH heat: Baking your fires on a super high heat—450F or 230C to be exact—gives the fries a gorgeous golden color with just the right amount of “crunch”… without letting them burn.

Oil free fries

If you make these Crispy Oil Free Fries, snap a photo and tag me #CearasKitchen on Instagram or leave your feedback in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you!

Oil free fries

Did I mention you can also make Vegan POUTINE with these Crispy Oil Free Fries? If you don’t know what Poutine is, it’s this crazy Canadian dish which consists of fries, cheese curds and gravy. YUM.


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Crispy Oil Free Fries
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Crispy Oil Free Fries that are baked and not fried with only 2 ingredients: russet potatoes + sea salt. The trick to the perfect fry with a crunchy, golden brown exterior and a soft interior lies in how you prepare and bake the fries.
Author: Ceara
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
  • 6-8 russet potatoes
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450F/230C.
  2. Wash and scrub potatoes. Remove any rough or hard bits from the potatoes.
  3. Fill a large bowl with cold water.
  4. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half into four slices. Place the sliced potatoes in the water to keep them from browning.
  5. Using a clean dish towel or paper towels, dry the fries off fully before placing them on the baking sheet.
  6. Arrange the fries in a single layer on a pizza stone, stone baking sheet (the stone will make sure the potatoes get extra crispy), or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure the fries are about ¼ inch (1/2 cm) apart on the baking sheet. If the fries are too close, they will steam and not get as crispy.
  7. Sprinkle the fries with sea salt. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the fries are crispy and golden brown. Flip the fries halfway through to ensure even baking.
  8. Toss with additional sea salt when the fries are fresh out of the oven. Enjoy!
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Crispy Oil Free Fries (Fat Free!) was last modified: July 12th, 2017 by Ceara
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24 comments

Anthony Farag January 1, 2019 at 8:21 pm

Thanks so much. The family likes my friench fries. I’ve been looking for a good no oil recipes and the pizza stone sure does make a difference.

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Sue Herbert September 11, 2018 at 9:41 pm

Looking for amount of calories. Thanks

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Deborah January 11, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Sue …..Calories would be the calories of a typical potato by weight since there is no alterations to them like the addition of oils and cheese etc!

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David Stewart October 18, 2017 at 2:03 pm

Tried this with Bragg Organic Sprinkle Herbs & Spices Seasoning instead of the salt – AMAZING!!!

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Vegan Heaven February 13, 2017 at 11:07 am

What a great idea to use a pizza stone, Ceara! These look so delicious and crispy! 🙂

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:58 pm

Thanks, Sina! 🙂

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The Vegan 8 February 11, 2017 at 2:26 pm

I always cook mine oil-free too and they are so delicious! I’ve never tried them on a pizza stone, will definitely have to try that out! I’ve seen that cold water method a lot before and have never tried it, definitely need to!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:57 pm

The pizza stone really makes a big difference – we don’t make them any other way now! 🙂

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Brittany February 11, 2017 at 11:20 am

I just made these today and they were AMAZING! I only had golden yellow potatoes and they came out really good. I cooked them 30 mins but next time I would probably check around 22 minutes because a few were darker than I would have liked.

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:57 pm

I am so glad you loved the fries, Brittany! Thank you! 🙂

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Nicole Dawson February 11, 2017 at 10:53 am

You are so right, stone sheets work perfectly for this. Mine broke after someone put it directly into the cold stainless sink and it shattered, so this reminded me that I have to get a new one. I’m missing out on delicious fries!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:56 pm

Ok, noted to never to put mine in the cold sink!! I bought mine not so long ago and love the difference it makes in stepping up the crispy factor in fries and pizza crusts! 🙂

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Dreena February 10, 2017 at 7:14 pm

Spuds are our family’s favorite! If I put fries on the table, or just about any potato dish… they’re happy campers. Family of potato heads. 🙂 Your fries look perfectly crispy and delish!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:55 pm

That’s awesome, Dreena!!! Happy to hear your family loves potatoes too! 🙂 Thank you!

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Dianne February 8, 2017 at 5:08 pm

I”m going to have to get a stone baking sheet! I never knew they were the secret to crispy fries.

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:54 pm

The pizza stone really makes a HUGE difference! It makes them so crispy! 🙂

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Linda @ Veganosity February 8, 2017 at 2:06 pm

I love oil-free baked fries. Alex makes them several times a week and squeezes a bit of lemon juice on them to make them extra crispy. I’m not sure if that actually makes a difference or not-haha!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:54 pm

I looove the idea of adding lemon juice! Will have to try that next time!

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Jenn February 8, 2017 at 12:43 pm

Oh my gosh, Ceara, a pizza stone – genius!!! And I just happen to have one. Can’t wait to try this out!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:54 pm

Can’t wait to hear how you like them, Jenn!! Enjoy 🙂

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Agness of Run Agness Run February 8, 2017 at 10:28 am

This is way much better than free fries, Ceara. I love the flavor of baked potatoes and the best thing is that they are so healthy!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:53 pm

Yay for potatoes! Thanks, Agness!! 🙂

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Becky Striepe February 7, 2017 at 8:44 pm

These look awesome – I can’t believe how easy they are! I’ve made oven fries using just spray oil but never none at all. I’ll have to try it!

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Ceara February 22, 2017 at 8:53 pm

They are seriously oh-so crispy without the oil! The pizza stone makes all the difference! 🙂

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