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Lemon Pepper Fries

These lemon pepper fries with ground black pepper, fresh lemon zest, and fresh parsley are oven-baked until golden and crispy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Soak Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, potatoes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith

Ingredients

  • 1-½ pound russet potatoes about 2-3 potatoes
  • 1-½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 teaspoon lemon zest about 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Scrub and rinse the potatoes. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into ½-inch slices. Then cut each slice lengthwise into ½-inch fries.
  • In a large bowl, soak the potatoes in cold water for 1 hour. Remove them from the bowl, rinse them in fresh water, and dry them thoroughly.
  • Toss potatoes with olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Spread evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F, flip the fries, and then return to the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Toss with fresh parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

Tip: After soaking, dry the potatoes thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towels before baking to ensure they will become crispy and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 1459mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg