Crisp Sheet Pan French Fries with Garlic and Smoked Paprika

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Oven-baked French fries seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for a flavorful, crispy side dish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, turns russet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel 4 medium russet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick sticks.
  2. Step 2: Rinse the potato sticks under cold water to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, toss the dried potato sticks with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the fries and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove fries from the oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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