Baked French Fries

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins

cooking spray

6 yukon gold potatoes , cut into thick fries

1 tablespoon white sugar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste

1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Yield: 1

- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
- Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated.
- Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.