Description
These zesty shoestring fries are a flavorful twist on the classic side dish. Seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with fresh lemon zest, they are crispy, delicious, and perfect for snacking or serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 (20 oz) bag frozen shoestring fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the fries: Spread the frozen shoestring fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and coat evenly.
- Season the fries: In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle over the fries and toss to coat.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Finish: Sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack while baking.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes as an alternative.
- Great with chipotle mayo, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
