Ingredients
2 each medium baking potatoes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F. CUT POTATOES INTO 1/4" STICKS. SPRAY COOKIE
SHEET WITH NO-STICK COOKING SPRAY. TOSS POTATOES WITH OIL. ARRANGE IN
A SINGLE LAYER ON COOKIE SHEET. BAKE, TOSSING OCCASIONALLY. SPRINKLE
WITH SALT.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: French; Potato; Vegetable
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