Ingredients
3 large baking potatoes
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
Directions
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2 inch strips to look like a fat
french fry. Toss with olive oil, garlic and salt.
Spray a baking sheet with oil and wipe off excess. Place potatoes in a
single layer and bake at 400 for 40 mins until crisp on the outside
and tender on the inside. From Food by Susan Powter Typed by Lisa
Greenwood
Servings: 4 servings
Powter Oven Roasted Fries Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Meat
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