Baked Fries

     I have never been able to make good homemade fries in the oven until I read a post on Annie's Eats.  I love her website and have made several other things from there as well.  This are a great option when you are craving french fries, but would like something a bit healthier than McDonald's!  Although the fries themselves are easy to make, they require advanced preparation and not such a fun clean up!

3 potatoes, or about 1½ lbs.
5 tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. pepper

    Peel the potatoes.  Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.  Place cut side down, then cut into ¼" lengthwise pieces.  Put potato pieces into a large bowl and cover with hot water.  Allow the potatoes to soak for about 30 minutes.
     Remove from water and pat dry with paper towels.  Wipe out the bowl so it is dry, then put the potatoes back into the bowl.  Toss the potatoes with 1 tbsp. of oil.  Use the other 4 tbsp. to coat the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.  Sprinkle the pan with salt and pepper.  Place the potatoes on the pan in a single layer. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 5 minutes.  Remove the foil and continue to bake 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan once.  Remove the pan and flip each potato using tongs.  Place back in the oven for the last 5-15 minutes, rotating once.
     When the fries are finished baking, remove from oven and place on paper towels.  Pat excess grease from potatoes.  Add more salt or pepper to taste and enjoy!  Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving; 230 calories, 11 grams of fat, 33 carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber.