Description
Crispy and golden potato sticks that are easy to make and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large starchy potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) if you choose to bake the potato sticks.
- Slice the peeled potatoes into thin, uniform sticks.
- Combine the potato sticks, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, tossing until evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated potato sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a frying basket.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) if frying. Fry potato sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking, if using the oven.
- Drain the potato sticks on paper towels once cooked.
Notes
Soaking potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes can enhance crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: potato sticks, snack, fries, vegetarian, crispy snacks