Description
Crispy Zesty Shoestring Fries bring spicy Mediterranean magic to classic potato strips, delivering explosive flavor in each delicate bite. Seasoned with herbs and sea salt, these thin golden strands promise a crunchy culinary adventure you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) shoestring potatoes (fresh or frozen)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt, to taste
Cheese Topping:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice potatoes into ultra-thin, uniform shoestring strips, ensuring consistent width for even cooking and crispy texture.
- Thoroughly rinse potato strips under cold water to remove excess starch, then meticulously pat completely dry using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over potato strips, ensuring each strand is lightly coated and glistening with the aromatic liquid.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper over the potatoes, massaging the seasonings to create an even, zesty coating.
- Preheat oven to a scorching 425°F, creating an environment perfect for transforming potato strips into crispy, golden delights.
- Arrange seasoned potato strips in a single, uncrowded layer on a large baking sheet, preventing moisture accumulation and promoting maximum crispiness.
- Roast in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure uniform browning and crisp edges.
- Once golden and crackling, immediately dust with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Transfer to a serving platter, presenting the aromatic, crispy shoestring fries while they’re piping hot and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness across all fries.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning to prevent soggy results and promote better browning.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with alternative spice blends like smoked paprika, dried herbs, or chili powder for flavor variations.
- For gluten-free diets
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg