A trick to getting your baked french fries to come out nice and crispy is to soak the cut potatoes in cold water to extract some of the extra starch on the surface. Grab more paper towels and dry the potato fries thoroughly. Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome back to our Summer Guest Post Series, where every Friday this summer, a different talented food blogger will be stopping by to share a mouthwatering recipe!

A spicy Cajun-style seasoning or your favorite blend of seasoned salt adds spicy flavor to the fries. Transfer fries to a large mixing bowl and mix in the vegetable oil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously grease with cooking spray; set aside. Drain, rinse, and lay the fries on a paper towel lined baking sheet to dry. Try to soak at least 15 minutes, but the longer you soak, the crunchier your fries will be. Baked Seasoned French Fries are coated with a delicious, spicy seasoning mix and baked for a crispy, lightened-up, homemade side dish or snack! If you do have leftovers, place a rimmed baking sheet in your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Once it is preheated, carefully remove the pan and spread the leftover fries right onto it. These baked French fries are super easy to fix and bake with a small amount of olive oil or canola. These baked fries are best enjoyed the day they are made. These fries are a light and easy alternative to deep fried, and they taste just as good.