Lemon pepper oven fries are irresistibly crispy, savory, and bright with citrus flavor. Made with just a handful of simple pantry staples, this dish is effortless and budget-friendly to create at home. Unlike traditional deep-frying methods, oven-baked fries offer a healthier alternative that’s just as delicious but much lower in fat and calories. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in this tantalizing snack or side dish that’s perfect for both casual and formal gatherings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-PEPPER FRIES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and rinse the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into thin slices, and then into thin sticks. Place the potato sticks in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Swish them around, then pour off the water and replace it with fresh water. Swish them around again and pour off the water, then cover with fresh water and let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
- Make the seasoning: Mix the pepper, lemon zest, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a large bowl and set aside.
- When you're ready to make the fries, heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300 degrees F.
- Drain the potatoes and lay them out on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry. Carefully drop half of the fries into the oil and cook until they start to soften, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels. Repeat with the remaining fries.
- Increase the oil temperature to 400 degrees F. Fry the potatoes in two batches again until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 5 minutes, returning the oil to 400 degrees F between batches. Remove the fries from the oil, add to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat. When all the fries are cooked, toss with the parsley.
LEMON-PEPPER OVEN FRIES
Flavored with lemon, garlic, oregano and pepper, these are a quick, easy and refreshing change from ordinary potatoes. They are a perfect accompaniment to many dishes, and take no time at all to put together for a nice weeknight supper.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash but don't peel potatoes.
- Quarter potatoes lengthwise, then cut quarters in half (also lengthwise)- or cut in 1/4-inch slices.
- Toss potatoes with oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic and oregano.
- Spread potato wedges on a shallow, lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes, or until tender but crisp and browned around the edges.
- Correct seasoning.
- To serve, I like to squeeze more lemon juice on the potatoes just before serving!
BAKED MEYER LEMON FRIES
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 3/8-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 3/8-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a bowl with cold water; this will help keep the fries crisp and white. Just before cooking, drain water and place on paper towel, pat dry completely. Put in a bowl; add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheets. Bake until light brown. Cook for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Add lemon zest, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.
BAKED LEMON FRIES
I'm always on the lookout for new ways to season oven fries. This twist is from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 3/8-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 3/8-inch thick fries.
- Place the potatoes into a bowl with cold water. Just before cooking, drain water and place potatoes on paper towel, pat dry completely. Put in a bowl; add olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheets.
- Bake until light brown, approximately 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Add lemon zest, parsley, garlic & more salt and pepper if desired. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 1765.4, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.8
LEMON-PEPPER FRIED CHICKEN
This lemon-pepper chicken was popular with my friends in grad school. We used to do the prep work at our desk and coffee table in the living room since we had only about 1 1/2 square feet of counter space in our tiny kitchenette. Serve chicken over rice with gravy, garnished with freshly ground pepper and lemon zest.
Provided by Katieanne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix bread crumbs, lemon-pepper seasoning, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt together in a shallow dish.
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels, dip in beaten eggs, and dredge through bread crumb mixture.
- Heat enough oil to thickly coat the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 157.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1717.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
ROASTED LEMON PEPPER POTATOES
If you've made and loved our Greek Lemon Chicken and Fondant Potatoes, then you will absolutely adore these lemon pepper potatoes, since it's basically the best of those two recipes put together, minus the chicken. Tender on the inside and crusty on the outside, these potatoes make for an impressive side dish. The only problem is whatever main course you pair it with is in serious danger of being upstaged.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Trim off long edges of the russet potatoes so that they can lay flat. Cut in half lengthwise and rinse in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch. Pat dry on paper towels. Season generously with black pepper, cayenne, and salt.
- Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with olive oil. Lay potatoes seasoned-sides down in the dish. Brush tops with more olive oil; season with pepper, cayenne, and salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and carefully flip potatoes over. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine broth with lemon zest and juice. Pour mixture over the potatoes. Scrape zest off the tops of the potatoes and back into the broth. Stick oregano sprigs between the potatoes. Season with pepper. Shake the dish lightly to slosh the sauce back and forth.
- Return potatoes to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Flip again; continue roasting until very soft and creamy on the inside and crusty on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes more. Flip over once more to serve. Drizzle more olive oil on top; sprinkle with pepper and more oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SALT-AND-PEPPER OVEN FRIES
These oven fries are just as crunchy as if they had been deep-fried.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in top third and middle. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets and toss each with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through, 40 minutes, rotating sheets and flipping potatoes halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g
FRIED LEMON-PEPPER WINGS
These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add wings, a few at a time, and toss to coat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine butter and seasoning. Add wings; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for oven fries because they are sturdy and have a high starch content, which makes them crispy. If you use other types of potatoes, they can end up soggy.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: Cutting the potatoes evenly will help them cook evenly. Aim for fries that are about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long.
- Soak the potatoes in water: Soaking the potatoes in water for 30 minutes before frying will help them crisp up. This step is optional, but it makes a big difference in the final product.
- Season the potatoes well: Be generous with the lemon pepper seasoning. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika. Be sure to season the fries before you add the oil.
- Use enough oil: Don't be afraid to use enough oil. The fries need to be coated in oil in order to crisp up. If you don't use enough oil, the fries will be dry and limp.
- Bake the fries at a high temperature: Baking the fries at a high temperature will help them crisp up. Aim for a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip the fries halfway through cooking: Flipping the fries halfway through cooking will help them cook evenly. Use a spatula to gently flip the fries over.
Conclusion:
Lemon pepper oven fries are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these crispy, flavorful fries right at home.
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