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    Super Tasty Baked Cottage Fries

    January 28, 2021 by Jamie · 6 Comments

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    Crispy Cottage Fries sliced, roasted, and seasoned
    Crispy Cottage Fries sliced, roasted, and seasoned
    Crispy Cottage Fries sliced, roasted, and seasoned

    Cottage Fries are the easiest of all fries, and truly an underrated snack and side! Rather than slice in wedges, cubes, or in french fry style, you simply slice in thin disks, coat with oil, roast, and season. BOOM. My favorite mostly healthy snack in 25 minutes, with less than 10 minutes fussing over prep and planning.

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    Growing up, a friend of mine used to make cottage fries all the time with her family. She had celiac disease (I didn't know about mine yet), and it was the easiest, fastest, tastiest way to cook a potato. 10 years later, I could not agree with her more.

    For well over 10 years, I've made cottage fries at least weekly. And here I thought you were making them too! A perfect example of pluralistic ignorance -- because my friend and I make them all the time, of course everyone does.

    Then I posted them on instagram, thinking it was the lamest ho-hum post ever, and received a dozen messages asking what they were. Mind blown, and yours will be too when you give these a try!

    Why you’ll love this recipe:

    • 4 ingredients
    • endlessly customizable
    • easy to scale up or scale down
    • healthier than chips or fries
    • easier than homemade chips or fries
    • you can make them nearly every day and never tire

    So how could you resist at least giving them a try?

    a bowl full of crispy cottage fries in the evening light

    overhead view of seasoning a pan of cottage fries

    overhead view of a bowl of cottage fries for serving

    What to know before you start:

    If you can put salt on a french fry, you can make this recipe.

    It's that easy.

    All ingredient measurements are guidelines.

    All you need are potato slices coated with oil and seasoning to taste.

    Switch up the seasoning.

    This is my go-to super fast seasoning combination. When I'm feeling sassy, they're amazing with ranch, cajun... really any kind of seasoning that you'd want on a potato.

    Try a dip.

    Most of the time, I eat these seasoned right off the pan. They're also spectacular with hummus, salsa, and any dip that tastes nice with a potato.

    Super Tasty Cottage Fries Recipe:

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    a bowl full of crispy cottage fries in the evening light

    Super Tasty Baked Cottage Fries


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Jamie -- Vibrantly g-Free
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This easy 4-ingredient Cottage Fries recipe is the perfect healthy snack or side! Rather than slice in wedges, cubes, or in french fry style, you simply slice in thin disks, coat with oil, roast, and season.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 medium russet potatoes
    • 3 tablespoons avocado or other liquid oil
    • salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Slice the potatoes into disks. Slice thinner for crispier chip-like fries and thicker for softer cottage fries. I usually slice as thinly as I can with a regular chef's knife.
    2. Add oil to a large sheet pan, dividing between two pans if necessary. Use your fingers or a silicon brush to coat the bottom of each pan with oil. Lay the cottage fries down, then flip each to coat both sides with oil (alternatively you can brush each side with oil using a silicon brush).
    3. Roast for 10 minutes, flip potatoes, then roast 10 minutes more. Remove from oven and season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

    Notes

    Ingredient measurements are guidelines. All you need are potato slices coated with oil and seasoning to taste!

    Avocado oil is my favorite, but any liquid oil that can handle 400 F will work too.

    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: home fries, oven fries

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @vibrantlygfree on Instagram and hashtag it #vibrantlygfree

    Hungry for more?

    Try these other tasty comfort foods:

    • Dairy Free Swedish Meatballs (cottage fries are great for scooping up leftover gravy)
    • Northwest Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
    • Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
    • Savory Pumpkin Stew

    Or check out our tasty gluten-free Recipe Index <3

    With love and gratitude,

    ❤︎ Jamie

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    1. Andie

      February 06, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      I couldn't decide if I wanted chips or fries - this satisfied my craving for both! I used olive oil and added a little parsley. Will definitely be a frequent side in my house!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Rob W.

      February 06, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      Soooo good! My kids loved them! Planning on making them for the Super Bowl!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Stacey B.

      February 10, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      Love how simple this recipe is and they are extra good with avocado oil! I've stopped buying potato chips from the store!

      ★★★★★

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      • Jamie

        February 23, 2021 at 10:02 pm

        Same here! We bought a bag of chips and realized immediately that cottage fries are just sooo much better. Thank you for the review Stacey!

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    4. Martine

      September 09, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Hmmmm... chips or fries? My daily dilemma. :0) COTTAGE FRIES IT IS!!! Thank you for this super simple and tasty recipe!! I especially like them sprinkled with Old Bay!!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Nick

      September 24, 2021 at 10:00 am

      I just made these with parsnips and they are so good. I definitely recommend this recipe. I've been making the potato version ever since you posted them on instagram last year! Love these!

      ★★★★★

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