LOW FAT " MC DONALD'S" FRENCH FRIES

Low Fat

Provided by MamaJ

Categories Potato

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 -2 russet potato
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Bring water to boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add one teaspoon of salt.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4 inch fries.
Weigh the potatoes and measure out 9 ounces.
Transfer potatoes to boiling water and cook exactly 2 1/2 minutes.
Drain in colander and let cool (about 5 minutes).
Transfer cooled potatoes to a mixing bowl and add oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Mix gently to coat.
Spread in a single layer on a non stick baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
Turn every five minutes during the last half of cooking.
Add the remaining salt if desired. (I found them plenty salty without).
Note: Mine took 30 minutes to achieve the right level of crispiness--so check for crispness before removing from the oven.
Chef Alexander states that this recipe is equal to a medium order of fries and has 5 grams of fat (as opposed to 17 grams of fat in the original version).