Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step One:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place a heavy large baking sheet in the oven until it is hot. Using a sharp chef knife, trim the potatoes to form rectangles. If desired, save any trimmings for another dish, such as for mashed potatoes. Cut the potatoes into fries that are 3/4-inch thick and 3 to 4 inches in length. Place the potatoes in lemon water until cooking to prevent them from browning.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Two:

Drain the water from the potatoes and place the potatoes on a large baking sheet lined with paper towels. Using paper towels, pat the potatoes until they are dry.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Three:

Toss the cut potatoes, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and smoked paprika with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large bowl to coat the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Line the preheated baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the mat.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Four:

Roast the potatoes for 8 minutes. Remove the fries from the oven and turn them over as needed so that they brown evenly. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and return the fries to the oven and continue roasting until golden brown and tender, about 8 minutes.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Five:

Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic clove in a food processor. Add the yolks, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard and blend until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Six:

With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin steady stream until the aïoli is thick and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to thin it to the desired consistency.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Seven:

Stir in the parsley. Season the aïoli to taste with salt and pepper.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Eight:

Remove the fries from the oven and lay the fries on another baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil; discard the thyme stems, rosemary, and garlic.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli

Step Nine:

Serve the fries with the aïoli and enjoy.

Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli