A thin dusting of flour gives these oven fries a rough, lightly crisp coating without a drop of oil. Briefly parboiling the potatoes helps the centers soften, while the hot oven dries and browns the outside. The trick is a light coating and plenty of space on the tray—not a thick batter.

Serves 3 as a side • Prep and parboil: about 20 minutes • Bake: 30–40 minutes • Total: about 50–60 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb (680 g) russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Water, for parboiling

Instructions

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