I’m never going to make garlic potato fries any other way.
These garlic fries, win hands down as the best garlic french fries I’ve ever made. Plus they are baked – so I won’t feel too guilty if I make it every time I’m craving for some potato comfort.
When I read that there is garlic infused oil involved, my heart skipped a beat (in a good way, not the way oil would otherwise treat your heart). I got down to making them immediately. I used extra virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil because I just love the aroma that garlic and olive oil combine to impart. And added to potatoes while baking – how could it be anything short of perfect? I also used more garlic to make my french fries extra garlicky fries!
These garlic fries are incredibly simple to make and are so full of flavour. They were gobbled down as soon as they were out of the oven. I had to hear a lot of “Take the photos next time!” and “Can I pick just one?” while I was trying to capture some shots of these crispy, golden babies.
Garlic Fries
Adapted from: Lottie + Doof
8 garlic cloves, minced
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges
3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Preheat oven to 225°C/440° F.
- Combine the garlic and oil in a large bowl, warming it until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Transfer 5 tablespoons of the oil (leaving the garlic in the bowl) to the baking sheet, coating it well.
- Add the potatoes to the bowl with the garlic mixture and toss to coat. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and microwave on high power until the potatoes are translucent around the edges, 3 to 6 minutes, shaking the bowl to redistribute the potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the hot potatoes and toss well to coat.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, turning once, until deep golden brown and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Serve with ketchup, mayo or sour cream.
Update: Given that I do not like to use the microwave for cooking, and plastic cling wrap is a little scary to use, I have tried making these garlic fries by par-boiling the potatoes and then letting them steam dry by laying them in a single layer on kitchen napkin. I proceeded with step 5 and it turned out to be SO GOOD!
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I've had these bookmarked since April. I am adding these to my menu this week
Oh yay, Amanda! I will hop over to your blog in a few days to see how they turned out for you!
And my, you have so many blogs!
Oh,these are absolutely fantastic!! I've made them a couple of times now and they will become a staple in our house. Another lite alternative to the greasy stuff!
My husband even picked these today when I asked him what kind of potatoes he wanted ("the garlicky thingies"). I adore these with Ranch dressing, it's give a cool touch to the spices. They make the whole kitchen smell delicious.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hey there, I'm really touched by your comment. You are very welcome. I am so happy your family loves and enjoys these fries!
Will definitely try this and get back to you..
I'm just going to add my two cents here because I just tried this recipe and I love it! I've never been able to make fries as crispy as this in the oven! Thanks so much. Every recipe I've triedfrom this site is amazing.
Thank you cleanbin. Love your blog initiative!
These were good tasting but the temperature/time is too high and too long. The inside dried out in a lot of them too. Definitely a potential winner, but next time I will turn down the oven and take them out sooner.
This is a much try for me. Two of my favorite things garlic and potatoes.
Im trying this tomorrow!! I love your blog Coco…it never fails to inspire me
These fries will go perfectly well with my Lobster Roll that I make weekly for my family in the summertime. Thanks for the greta pic.
thanks for this great recipe. Made them last Sunday. Everybody loved them. I think the cornstarch made the difference.
The microwave step made me a little nervous though. Never put potatoes in the microwave and I don't know exactly what effect the microwave treatment had, but I followed your steps exactly. =)
Maybe you can shed some light on this. Do you normally cook potatoes in the microwave or is this some kind of special thing (maybe only to precook) for this recipe?
cheers benjamin
Thanks, guys.
Benjamin: TO tell you the truth, I never use the microwave. But because of the fast food lifestyle that most follow, explaining the microwave method seems apt.
What I acutally do is, scrub and dry the potatoes and then cook them in skillet over low heat, turning frequently, until a knife cuts through. The I continue with the rest of the recipe as it is.
Now I am totally jonesing for fries, but I know whatever I get will not be as delicious as these look. I have to make these to sate my Fries urge now.
These were delicious, but I have a quick suggestion for those who may be cooking for just themselves!
Don't use your toaster oven!
I just made these (using only one potato, since it was just for me), and cooked them in a toaster oven instead of my big oven. Unfortunately, the uneven heat in most toaster ovens can really burn these, even if you watch them really closely.
At least half of them were good.
Try them with chipotle powder instead of cayenne for some delicious smokiness.
TURNED ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST FAN TO INFUSE THE NEIGHBOORHOOD WITH THE WONDERFUL ODOR OF THESE ROASTING IN THE OVEN. THEY ARE ALMOST DONE….GOTTA GO!
eggroll: Love the idea of adding chipotle! Will try it the next time I make these.
DR: your comment made me grin from ear to ear. thank you!
This is the first time I am on ur site…AND OMG…..I love the garlicky potatoes….and cannot wait to try them
Fabulous! I have just been dreaming of crispy oven wedges but these do it one (or two) up! Wow do I want some of these!
Those garlicky potatoes look really scrumptious!
I make these but dont pre-cook in the microwave and use a silpat on a 1/2 sheet. Just tosss with everything and bake. 1 hour cook time @ 420. Flip after 1/2 hour. I also add smoked paprika, tastyyyy!
Looks so delicious, a nice twist on mundane plain fries!
These are FANTASTIC. Absolutely AMAZING. I will be making these for years to come.
I want to make these tomorrow, but I don't have a microwave. Can I also not pre-cook them, and just put them in the oven longer?
Nora: I've made these without using the microwave and they turn out to be just as delicious! In a dry pan or skillet, just roast the potatoes until a knife comes out clean. Covering the pan makes it cook though faster. Then you can continue cooking them just as you would, according to the recipe.
Ketchup haters need to try some homemade ketchups! I know what you mean though.. that goopy red stuff you buy in the bottle needs to stay where it belongs.
these are absolutely amazing! so good! i used minced garlic instead of cloves, since i didn't have the cloves. i feel that it worked out better, for a more, all-over garlic taste! i also used paprika, because we had no cayenne! it was still amazing. i think the cayenne would have added a little too much bite to my liking! all in all, fantastic homemade fries!
I made them for my wife and we both LOVED them.
Easy, delicious and as tasty as deep fried!
I've told others about them and they want the recipe too, so I've sent them this link! Thanks!
Simply superb! Cant wait to try, Vidya
Anon 1: bang on!
Anon 2: Being Indians, we are used to having a pungent bite in all our foods, but I'm happy to know that paprika worked for you! I have to agree with you on the minced garlic.
Anon 3: What a sweet husband you are! Thanks for sharing the link as well!
Vidya: Let me know when you do!
WOW thank you for posting this! i just made these and OMG do they taste good. me and my friends are already in love with these things!
I just stumbled across your blog, and based on this recipe alone, I've already subscribed! I look forward to exploring more of your (vegetarian) recipes. Thanks again, Shaheen!
OMG these were the best oven fries I have ever tasted my son said they are amazing so crunchy and a nice bite to them I had them with mayo. Next time I have to double the recipe they were so good now I have to pass it along to the rest of my family and friends thank you.
Anon 1 and 2: Thank you for reporting back!
Valkyrie: Thank you for subscribing!
cover with bacon crumbles and dip in sour cream.. MMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!
I tried this recipe and it was delicious! Next time I will use less salt though. I love your website, by the way!
Oh, I'm making these!
Very impressive you have had that many views. Your photos are beautiful, and garlic combined with any form of carbohydrate is my favorite
These were FABULOUS!! I've always wanted a steller recipe to make bake fries. I paired these with a pork tenderloin recipe of mine for my husband's birthday dinner. Needless to say we were both happy & pleasantly surprised. Will make again and again!! Thxs for posting. Your blog is on my reader list & this recipe made it to my recipe box! Very-high marks!
cspurlock: I am so happy to know you used this for your husbands birthday dinner! Kinda nice to know that there was a purple foodie influence on a special day in your family.
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Made it yesterday.. Will post it up in a day or so.. Turned out very nice and disappeared very fast too!!. My first attempt at baking at home.. -Naina
Looking forward to your post, Naina!
Very tasty recipe…You make me hungry
Hmmm… re: plastic wrap debate…
I wonder if some tightly twisted parchment paper would work just as well and not be quite so, well, plasticy.
Even the "micro-wave safe" stuff, I am hesitant about. I don't really trust plastic. I mean, at first they told us that number 7 plastic, BPA, was fine, and look what's going on now!
Just be aware, and be careful!
And these fries look AMAZING! om nom nom!
I made these and they were amazing.
Made them, loved them! Thanks for sharing the recipe
a must do for the family!!! specially the kids! I love garlic so much ..
Wow, those look amazing. A great combination of two of my favorites – garlic and potatoes. I can't believe that they got so crispy with just baking…guess it's the cornstarch? Going to have to try them today.
Oh yes Nithya, it's the cornstarch. Didn't know what a magical thing it was until I made these fries. I have never made fries any other way since.
Holy S – I made these last night and they were so good I wanted to slap somebody! Thanks for sharing!
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