Oven Fries with Rosemary-garlic aioli

French fries. An American staple featured at almost every fast food restaurant and known for their unhealthy, make-you-feel-guilty-after-eating, salty goodness. But it doesn't have to be this way. The potato itself is actually nutritious. Starchy, yes, but nutritious none-the-less. With just a little oil, a light sprinkling of salt and pepper, and this I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E, flavor-packed dipping sauce, you can rest easy and enjoy ever crunchy bite.


PS: Serve 'em alongside these babies for a healthified (and super, duper yummy) take on the American tradition of burgers and fries.

What you need
For the fries
2 large potatoes
1/4 c. oil
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste


For the aioli
1 c. mayonaise (I used light mayo)
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. chopped rosemary
1 tsp. lemon juice


What you do
Preheat the oven to 425.


Rinse and thoroughly dry the potatoes. If you don't dry them, they will be soggy fries instead of crispy oven fries. Cut each potato into wedges (about 8 wedges per potato.) Mix the oil and spices together on a plate and roll each potato wedge in the oil before placing it on an oven-safe pan.


Bake at 425 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip fries with a spatula halfway through for even browning.


While the fries are in the oven, make the aioli. You could also definitely make if ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to eat. Stir together all ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.