**Introducing the Healthier Alternative: Crispy and Guilt-Free Low-Fat French Fries**
Indulge in the classic flavors of French fries without compromising your health goals. Discover a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that transform ordinary potatoes into guilt-free, low-fat delights. From classic air fryer fries to oven-baked alternatives, this guide offers a variety of options to satisfy your cravings for crispy, golden fries. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of taste and health with these innovative recipes that showcase the versatility of potatoes.
EASY CRISPY OVEN FRIES (LOW FAT, LOW CAL)
This is a delicious lower fat, lower calorie baked french fry--evidently soaking the potatoes in the salt-sugar solution draws out some of their water. This way they brown and crisp instead of steam. So yummy! (to me, these taste like the fry-daddy type french fries my mom made me when I was a kid!) My non-dieter husband also deemed these delicious. 159 calories/5 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol/28 g. carbs/3 g fiber Weight Watchers Points per serving: 3 This came from a WW book, but I'm not sure which one.
Provided by AndreaVT96
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a non-stick baking sheet w/ non-stick cooking spray.
- In a lg. bowl, combine potatoes, 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and all of sugar w/ cold water to cover. Soak 15 min, drain and blot dry.
- In another lg. bowl, toss potatoes w/ oil and paprika. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake, turning potatoes over as they brown, until cooked through and crisp. (Could take anywhere from 25-45 min., depending on how you cut your potatoes and your oven. My fries only took about 25 minute I checked on my potatoes and turned them about every 5 minute or so. You will see them browning and hear them sizzling.) Sprinkle w/ the remaining 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
EASIEST LOW FAT FRENCH FRIES
I make these all the time and everyone loves them. they take no time to prepare and you don't even have to turn them over!
Provided by Ontariogirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350'F.
- Wash and cut potatoes into wedges.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spay.
- Arrange potatoes on sheet and spray top of potatoes with cooking spray and put alittle salt and pepper on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. There is in need to turn.
- enjoy.
HEALTHY HOME MADE BAKED FRENCH FRIES
A Baked French Fries Recipe that is so easy to make! Learn how to make homemade fries that are oven baked, healthy, crispy and delicious.
Provided by The Clean Eating Couple
Categories Side Dish
Time 47m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. While oven is heating, cut potatoes into fry shapes, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Add cut potatoes, olive oil, salt + pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss with a spatula to cover all of the potatoes evenly with oil + seasoning
- Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake at 450 for 25 minutes, flip + bake for an additional 15 minutes until all fries are golden brown.
- Depending on oven, you can broil the fries for an extra minute at the end to make them extra crispy
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz (estimated) or about 1 cup), Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
LOW FAT " MC DONALD'S" FRENCH FRIES
I got this from Devin Alexander's cookbook, Fast Food Fix. They are wonderful! They taste very close to a full fat version of McDonald's fries. Enjoy!
Provided by MamaJ
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4082.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.3
CHEF JOHN'S FRENCH FRIES
I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be twice fried. The first frying in done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
EASY FAT-FREE SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
I just started making these, and thought I'd share since I didn't see anything exactly like it. Great for a individual snack!
Provided by hum_butterfly
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Cover an 8"x8" pan with tin foil and spray with cooking oil and sprinkle on salt.
- Cut potato to desired wedge sizes.
- Place potato pieces into quart size bag and spray in some cooking oil and add the herbs.
- Shake until the pieces are coated evenly.
- Pour into the 8"x8" pan and add some more salt on top (I like mine really saltly).
- Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes for softer fries and 25-30 minutes for crispier fries.
- Enjoy with sauce of your choice!
Tips:
- Choose the right potato: Russet potatoes are the best choice for french fries, as they have a high starch content and a low moisture content, which results in crispy fries.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes: This will help to remove excess starch and make the fries crispier.
- Use a high-heat oil: This will help the fries cook quickly and evenly.
- Season the fries with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings, after they are cooked.
Conclusion:
These low-fat french fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional french fries. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or snack. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.
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