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You could sprinkle the fries with some salt and seasoning like paprika to jazz them up a little.

They make a great snack with a dip.

Don't bother to peel them, you'll lose some of the taste (and healthy stuff that lives right under the skin!)

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Mum's Oven 'Fries'

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Ingredients:

450g potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon water

Serves 4

 

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, Gas Mark 7. Grease a large baking tray (or line with baking parchment) .

2. Chop (but don't bother to peel) the potatoes into whatever shape fries you want (e.g. chunky chips, wedges, cubes etc.).

3. Tip the chopped potatoes into a large mixing bowl, preferably with a lid (or bag).

4. Add the oil & water to the potatoes and mix to coat them. If you've got a bowl with a lid, or a plastic bag you can just shake them altogether.

5. Spread the coated potatoes on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 mins.

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