Baking amazing french fries in the oven is easier than you think
It’s hard to resist potatoes. Puréed, boiled, baked, fried, roasted… no matter how you cook them, these humble roots always taste good. But bake oven fries with cumin seeds and these spuds are not just good, they’re sublime. The cumin seeds, while roasting along with the potatoes, acquire a deep flavor and add a bit of crunch to each slice – making them addictive and dreamy!
For next-level goodness, make your own mayo!
Naturally, these oven fries are scrumptious on their own and make a versatile side dish. But for a little indulgence, or to enjoy them tapas-style, serve them with this lemony homemade mayonnaise.
Here’s to those humble spuds!
Cumin-crusted oven fries
serves 4
active time: 15 min
- 2 1/4 lbs (1 kg) russet potatoes (4 medium)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 recipe homemade mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 large non-stick jelly roll pan
- Preheat oven to 450 ºF (230 ºC).
- Scrub the potatoes but do not peel them. Cut lengthwise in 1/2″ wedges. Place the potato slices on the jelly roll pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the cumin seeds, salt and pepper. Toss well then spread the slices in a single layer, cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes until tender. Remove aluminum foil, flip over each slice. Return tray to oven and continue baking uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until golden-brown. Remove from oven and serve piping hot, with the mayonnaise on the side if desired.
Being the cumin lover that I am, I’m craving these potatoes! I love all oven fries, but I really, really love these!
Thank you so much, Mj!
I love the taste of oven fries better often. Adding cumin is a burst of taste great idea.
Thank you, Evelyne! Who can resist spuds, right?
We love oven baked fries, but have never thought of using cumin…they look so crisp!
Viviane … your recipes are absolutely amazing. I want to make them all! Did the 2-color beets and the twice marinated potatoes for company recently … big hit, even with the “non beet eaters!”.
Thank-you so much for being there!
My goodness Ellie, Thank you so much for your wonderful note… Just made my day! Don’t hesitate to drop me a note if you have any questions about the recipes. Happy cooking… and eating!
I always roast potatoes with rosemary and cumin sounds so inviting! This is a must try recipe!
Deb, I think you will adore making your potatoes with cumin… I can’t wait for you to try!
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Just stumbled upon your site! Love it already! Was ready to make black bean soup from another blog, but your “style – i.e. serving it in glasses” has convinced me to use your recipe and presentation! I knowq it will be excellenmt. Tks.
Dear Frank, Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for taking the time to write. You made my day! If you’ve already made the soup, I hope you were happy with it. It’s one of my all time favorites… Happy cooking!
Fries are my all-time favourite. I only stop eating them temporarily when I have sore throat!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Beautiful blog you have here!
Thank you so much Christine!
Hi There,
The potatoes are looking Awesome and one of my fave way of having it 🙂 Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day….Sonia !!!
Thank you for your encouraging comment on my blog. Looking at these oven fries, I see no reason to go back to fried fries. And with cumin – this sounds like my kind of food.
It is such a pleasure being here with your amazing collection of recipes and photographs.
These look fabulously mouthwatering!! I’m going try them this afternoon!!
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Wow these fries look so good…
I love cumin and I am so gonna make these soon…
These look absolutely delicious! I am so definitely a fan of cumin, so this is right up my alley. 😀
So true about potatoes. I could eat them any which way and everyday 🙂 Your cumin potatoes sound so delicious, made my mouth water. Can’t wait to try them.
So simple yet so satisfying. With some of your homemade mayonnaise, I bet they tasted heavenly. Who could pass these up?
LL
These are absolutely wonderful!
This looks wonderful! I found you on tastespotting. Please feel free to come by sometime. I love making new friends xx
I sure will Megan! Thank you for stopping by.
wow, those photos are amazing.i have visited your site for the first time and had a hard time leaving it. fantastic work.
Thank you so much Nidhi!
Viviane, We all love potatoes here. Just in time for the weekend. Looking good! Thank you. 🙂
Another winner for me! I use cumin often, and just adore anything with lemon..
All so very yummy.
Thank you once more
🙂
OMG- these look delicious. I may have to scrub some potatoes right now.
Oh, these oven fries are picture perfect! So brown, spicy and wonderful….mmmmmm.
A big thank you for all your comments – so glad you’re all cumin fans! I must say I couldn’t live without these fragrant little seeds.
I love these cumin crusted fried Viviane. Just gorgeous. I wish I had aserving for dinner tonight!! 🙂
I get bored of the plain old potato, this is a great way of putting an exotic twist on the spud.
You are right about cumin seeds. They have such a wonderful flavour. I always keep some in my spice cupboard! These fries look great!
I made them last night, exactly as you said, and they came out perfectly! I also made the mayonnaise, which was a major yum.
Really thrilled to hear this Julie! I wish I could make a batch right now!!!
…..and potatoes were on the menu tonight. Now I know how I’m going to prepare them. Fantastic!
Wow – they look delicious and your photos are absolutely stunning! I’ve made oven fries, but not with cumin…which happens to be my favorite spice – so you KNOW I’ll be trying this one!
Mmmmmmmm.
I just love recipes like this. Those cumin seeds are such a great addition to the oven fries. Really great recipe. Can’t wait to try it.