sFrench fries are totally delicious. Unfortunately, they aren’t all that great for you. Lighten up your favorite side dish with this homemade baked french fries recipe for all of the flavor without the fried fattiness.

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I love french fries. Actually, I love carbs period. That’s why I’m so impressed with people who totally rock the KETO diet. Like, the results look awesome, but the path to get there seem less fun.

If you’re looking for a healthier take on your fries, try out this baked version. It’s still delicious (and not as good for you as a salad) but it doesn’t have all of that frying oil or processed ingredients like what you get at the restaurant.

More importantly you’ll save money. One bag of frozen fries at the store are easily $3.00 or more. At a restaurant you’ll pay at least a dollar for a single serving. These babies only use a few potatoes from a $2.00 bag leaving you plenty leftover for additional meals. Ka-ching!

Baked French Fries Ingredients

4-5 Medium Russet Potatoes
5-6 tablespoons Cooking Oil (I used this walnut oil)
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Step 1

First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 425° Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Next, wash your potatoes with water to get rid of any dirt or dust.

Step 3

Then slice your potatoes lengthwise until you have disks.

Step 4

After your potatoes are sliced, cut the disks into fries and place in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 5

Once all of your potatoes are cut and in the bowl, add your cooking oil to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Next add in your paprika and garlic powder.

Step 7

Lastly, add in your salt.

Step 8

Mix your fries, oil, and seasonings. Coat the cut potatoes thoroughly.

Step 9

Place your fries in a single layer on the parchment lined baking sheet.

Note:

You will either have to cook your fries in two batches or use 2 baking sheets at a time to cook all of the fries.

Step 10

Bake your fries at 425° F for 15 minutes.

Step 11

Flip your fries after 15 minutes. Then bake 20 more minutes (or until the outsides are lightly browned and crispy).

These homemade baked french fries are seriously yummy. Crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Even better, you’re saving money on your groceries every time you make them! Serve these babies with some ketchup and these delicious spicy Hawaiian chicken sliders for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Homemade Baked French Fries

Name: Homemade Baked French Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4-5 Medium Russet Potatoes; 5-6 tablespoons Cooking Oil; 1 tablespoon Paprika; 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

4-5 Medium Russet Potatoes
5-6 tablespoons Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
Next, wash your potatoes with water to get rid of any dirt or dust.
Then slice your potatoes lengthwise until you have disks.
After your potatoes are sliced, cut the disks into fries and place in a glass mixing bowl.
Once all of your potatoes are cut and in the bowl, add your cooking oil to the mixing bowl.
Next add in your paprika and garlic powder.
Lastly, add in your salt.
Mix your fries, oil, and seasonings until they are well coated.
Place your fries in a single layer on the parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake your fries at 425° F for 15 minutes.
Then flip your fries and bake an additional 20 minutes until the outsides are lightly browned and crispy.

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Cheesy Crispy Baked Asparagus
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Easy Potato Salad – Domestically Creative

Are you getting excited for summer fruit? Pineapple is a staple of summertime and now you can enjoy it in a savory freezer meal easily! These spicy Hawaiian chicken sliders are absolutely delicious and you can totally store them in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal.

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Pineapple is my oldest son’s favorite fruit. In fact, all of my kiddos have sided with my husband and love pineapple on pizza too… You win some, you look some I suppose. Outside of pizza, I’m all about pineapple in savory dishes. If you make it have a spicy kick too, I’m in Heaven!

That’s exactly what I did with these spicy Hawaiian chicken sliders. Even better, they’re totally family-friendly because you can easily put jalapenos on half of the sliders. This leaves the other half sweeter for the kiddos but spice lovers can get that heat fix.

Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sliders Ingredients

12 Pack of Hawaiian Rolls
1 pound Chicken Breast, cubed and cooked
2 Cups Pineapple Chunks, Strained
Handful of Jalapenos
2-3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Then cut your Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottoms in an oven safe dish.

Note:

If freezing, make sure the dish is also freezer-friendly. I used a foil lasagna pan from Dollar Tree.

Step 3

Next, layer your pieces of cooked chicken evenly over the bread.

Step 4

Top the chicken with pineapple. Again, make sure it is even dispersed throughout the bread.

Step 5

Then add your jalapenos throughout.

Tip:

Add as many or as little as you like. You can see that I only added them to half because the kiddos don’t care for spicy food.

Step 6

Lastly, top the entire thing with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Return the bread tops to your pan, cover the pan with foil, and bake at 350° F for 15 minutes

Step 8

After 15 minutes, remove the foil on your pan and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

How to Freeze Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sliders

After you add your bread tops to your sliders, cover the pan with foil. Label with name and cooking instructions. Pull it out of the freezer and place in the fridge the night before you plan on cooking your sliders. Then bake uncovered at 350° Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nothing says summertime tastes like these spicy Hawaiian chicken sliders. They’re so good, you’ll want to make 2 batches so you can freeze one for later and eat one right away! Pair them with this delicious homemade baked french fries recipe coming your way next week for a perfectly summery meal the whole family will love.

Yield: 12 Sliders

Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sliders

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

12 Pack of Hawaiian Rolls
1 pound Chicken Breast, cubed and cooked
2 Cups Pineapple Chunks, Strained
Handful of Jalapenos
2-3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Then cut your Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottoms in an oven safe dish.
Next, layer your pieces of cooked chicken evenly over the bread.
Top the chicken with pineapple. Again, make sure it is even dispersed throughout the bread.
Then add your jalapenos throughout.
Lastly, top the entire thing with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Return the bread tops to your pan, cover the pan with foil, and bake at 350° F for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the foil on your pan and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

To Freeze: After you add your bread tops to your sliders, cover the pan with foil. Label with name and cooking instructions. Pull it out of the freezer and place in the fridge the night before you plan on cooking your sliders. Then bake uncovered at 350° Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

Baked Chicken and Bacon Alfredo Freezer Meal
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It’s time to start getting ready for summer and that means barbecues, bonfires, and relaxing on the deck with an ice cold drink. Here are 8 refreshing drinks to welcome summer with today!

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I’m a bit past the age of enjoying getting soaked in a sprinkler to cool down in the summer. Sitting around in wet clothes just isn’t what it used to be. Instead, I prefer to sip on something cold to cool down while the kiddos enjoy splashing and playing.

It’s always good to have some delicious drinks in your arsenal for the summer. This list has everything from icy cocktails to delicious lemonades. You’ll be ready for every occasion with this deliciousness.

Fresh Squeezed Blackberry Lemonade (Cooking with Carlee)

This delicious recipe is something the whole family can enjoy. Even if you’re just enjoying a dinner on the deck, this is the perfect cold addition to your meal.

Pineapple Daiquiri (Delightful E Made)

Pineapple is a staple flavor of summer and when you want to imbibe, you can’t go wrong with this delicious daiquiri! Tropical and refreshing, it’s a grab-your-girlfriends for a night in kind of drink.

Starbucks Pink Drink (Sparkles to Sprinkles)

Do you love Starbucks Pink Drink? Now you can make your own delicious version at home with this super easy recipe. No more waiting in line for you, momma!

Delicious Antioxidant Berry Smoothie Recipe (Simply Blended Smoothies)

Nothing says a refreshing drink treat can’t also be good for you. Get an antioxidant boost with this delicious berry smoothie and cool down on a hot summer day at the same time.

Frozen Pineapple Margarita Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

If daiquiris aren’t your thing but you still want a delicious pineapple drink, then try sipping on this awesome margarita instead. It’s like sipping on summertime itself.

Easy Green Juice Recipe (She Saved)

Don’t use the summer as an excuse to ignore your fitness goals. Start your mornings off on the right, delicious foot with this easy green juice recipe.

Lemon Iced Tea Smoothie (5 Minutes for Mom)

Lemon and iced tea in a smoothie? Yes, please! Add an extra dose of thickness to your refreshing summer drink and make it a smoothie!

Tart & Refreshing Raspberry Sparkling Wine Mimosa Recipe (The Happy Housie)

Mimosas are delicious already, but this awesome recipe mixes up the traditional flavors for a surprising and refreshing drink. Add it to your next brunch or save it as a reward for making it through summer in August (if you can wait that long to try it).

It’s time to bring on the pool parties! These refreshing drinks to welcome summer with are the perfect accessory to any party or relaxing evening on the deck. I can’t wait to try the blackberry lemonade! Which one are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments!