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Friday, March 23, 2012

Oven French Fries


Would you like some fries with that? Say yes at just about any restaurant and you’ll be adding up to 430 calories and a whopping 23 grams of fat to your diet. This healthier version cuts those numbers in half…not so bad…but still an every once in a while thing.

Ingredients (2-4 Servings)

  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt
  • 1 egg whites
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Preparation

·         Heat oven to 425°F.
·         Slice potatoes in half lengthwise then cut each half into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick fries and pat dry with a paper towel.
·         In a bowl, combine the spices, except the salt.
·         In another bowl, whisk egg white until foamy, about 1 minute
·         Add the fries to the egg white to coat then toss in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
·         Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange fries on sheet with space in between Very lightly spritz the fries with cooking spray.
·         Bake, turning once, until fries are golden and crispy - about 20 minutes.
·         Salt immediately, serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 173 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated, 36 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein