Cut potatoes lengthwise into strips about 1/4-inch thick.
Place cut potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. For the best results, soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. (This step is not essential, but it produces a crispier French fry.)
Preheat oven to 425°.
Drain water off of potatoes. Blot dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Sprinkle seasonings onto potatoes and mix well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray.
Arrange potatoes single layer on parchment paper. For crispier fries, leave plenty of space between them. Do not crowd the fries.
Bake at 425° for 20 to 30 minutes or until brown on the outside and soft on the inside. (Baking time will vary depending on the sizes of the cut potatoes.)
Best served fresh and hot.
Notes
Tips for crispy fries:1. Do not salt the water that potatoes are soaked in. Salting the water causes the fries to be mushy.2. Ensure that the fries are not exposed to too much steam. Baking them with other foods/dishes in the oven or placing them too close together on the baking sheet causes them to be exposed to too much steam and will result in mushy fries.3. Flipping the fries after 13 to 15 minutes of baking time can help the fries turn out crispier.4. If your oven tends to hold steam, you may want to open your oven door briefly (2 to 3 seconds) to release some steam after about 10 minutes of baking.Reheating Instructions:To reheat fries, preheat oven to 400°F. Place fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes.Make-ahead tip: Potatoes may be cut ahead of time and stored for several hours in the cold water in the refrigerator until ready to use.* * * This recipe for Healthy Baked French Fries is . . . gluten-free, plant based, oil-free, sugar-free, a good source of fiber, dairy free, egg-free, vegetarian, vegan, and made from real, whole foods.