OVEN-STYLE PIZZA FRIES

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I made this up with two of my daughter's favorite foods in mind: french fries and pizza. She took one bite and said "These are good! They taste like pizza!" Exactly what I had in mind.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs potatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons mild paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with oil.
  • Grind fennel seed, oregano and basil into a powder using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.
  • Wash, peel and slice potatoes into thin french fry shapes.
  • Combine ground spices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, sugar and oil in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Place potatoes and seasoning paste in a large ziplock or plastic bag.
  • Using your hands, move the potatoes around in the bag until they are evenly coated with the seasoning paste.
  • Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
  • Using a spatula, turn potatoes over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if using).
  • Bake for 10-20 minutes more or until fries become golden and start to crisp (time may vary with size of fries).
  • Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 730.2, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 7

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