Description
These extra crispy seasoned waffle fries are golden, ridged, and packed with flavor from smoky paprika, garlic, and onion. Baked to perfection, they’re the ultimate homemade snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Wash and slice potatoes using a crinkle cutter or mandoline into waffle shapes. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
- Toss the dried slices in the seasoning mix and coat with oil.
- Spread the fries out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip the fries, then bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with extra salt if desired, and let them rest for a couple minutes to crisp up more.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes removes excess starch and helps them crisp up.
- Use a convection oven if possible for extra crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam instead of crisp.
- Broil at the end for 1–2 minutes if you want deeper golden edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: waffle fries, crispy fries, seasoned fries, baked waffle fries, homemade fries