I have exciting news. After years of trial and error (and eating too soggy or too burnt fries), I’ve finally perfected baked fries! Some key steps: cut the fries thin (about a 1/2 inch) soak the cut potatoes in water to remove some starch and then dry them really, really well; bake on the bottom rack of the oven; and turn up the heat for the last few minutes. These fries would be delicious right out of the oven, but I took them a step further and tossed them with a little melted butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese right before serving. These are just as good as any gourmet fry you get at a restaurant.
