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    Oven Baked Steak Fries

    Published: Feb 27, 2019 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These steak fries are oven baked with a crisp seasoned crust. The perfect side dish! #fries #sidedish

    These steak fries are oven baked with a crisp seasoned coating. Your family won't be able to get enough of this easy recipe!

    Steak fries are the club bouncers of the potato world. They are thick and meaty, and when they show up in front of your face you know they mean business. However, the only thing that will knock you out with these fries, is the flavor!

    Steak Fries

    What are they?

    Steak fries are thick potato wedges that are seasoned and baked or fried until golden brown and tender. They are very similar to classic French fries, but cut thicker and often contain a crispier coating.

    Best Potato for Steak Fries

    Russet potatoes, known as baking potatoes, are the recommended potato for making the best steak fries. Russets cook up crisper than waxy potatoes such as Yukon gold potatoes and baby reds. This recipe could be attempted with sweet potatoes as well, but that would take the flavor in a completely different direction.

    Steak Fries Seasoning

    The secret to the great steak fries is liberally dusting them in a flavorful flour and spice seasoning mixture. This mixture combines with cooking oil allowing it to cling tightly to the potatoes while baking, giving them that crisp coating you crave.

    Tip: I like using olive oil or peanut oil for best flavor, however, even regular vegetable oil will work.

    You can make the fry seasoning by combining the following spices. As always, feel free to customize it with your favorite seasoning blends, like my French fry seasoning recipe.

    • Flour - The flour is what creates the crispiness!
    • Table Salt - You want to use a fine grain salt, not Kosher salt.
    • Black Pepper
    • Onion Powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Oregano
    • Paprika
    • Cayenne Pepper
    How to Make Steak Fries

    How to Make Steak Fries

    The best thick cut steak fries are dusted with flour. Why? The flour mixes with the seasonings and oil and turns crispy while baking.

    Make sure you cut the thick wedges of potato evenly. If some fries are fatter than others the cooking time required will be inconsistent. I recommend using 4 large potatoes that are similar in size and shape. It makes it easier to make consistent cuts.

    Once cut, add them to a large bowl with the oil and seasonings and toss to evenly coat. As soon as the oven is preheated you are ready to bake!

    Tip: For perfect steak fries every time, I prefer to bake them on parchment paper. It makes for easier cleanup, but most importantly they don't stick!

    Oven Baked Steak Fries

    How Long to Bake Steak Fries

    Spread out your fries evenly on a large baking sheet in a single layer so they are able to bake evenly. Place your baking sheet in a 450-degree oven for 25 minutes. The actual cooking time can vary a bit depending on how thick your fries are cut. Thinner fries will cook a few minutes faster, and really thick ones may take a few extra minutes.

    When you flip the fries on the oven rack, pierce one with a fork to test for doneness. That will give you an idea of how much longer is required.

    Other Ways to Cook Them

    My recipe is designed to use in the oven, but there is no reason you can't deep fry these instead. I would deep fry in 350 degree oil until golden brown and tender.

    Alternatively, you could use an air fryer instead, but it will likely take just as long as the oven. Approximately 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees.

    The Best Sauces for Dipping Fries

    Each perfectly seasoned and crispy steak fry deserves an equally flavorful condiment to pair with. These are some of the more popular, and my favorite, dipping sauces.

    • Ketchup - A classic with fries for a reason!
    • Honey Mustard
    • Comeback Sauce
    • Ranch
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Mayo - A favorite dipping sauce for many Europeans.
    Crispy Steak Fries

    What to Serve with Steak Fries

    Well, when deciding between main dishes the obvious answer is steak of course! These would be a phenomenal pairing with my Blue Cheese Crusted Steak recipe, steak bites, or a steak sandwich. If you aren't confident cooking a steak check out my How to Grill Steak tutorial.

    Steak may be the obvious choice, but it isn't the only choice. These hearty fries are right at home next to a gourmet burger like my Caramelized Onion Burger, or a Wagyu Beef Burger. Be sure to read my homemade burgers tutorial to craft the restaurant quality burgers in your own kitchen!

    Steak Fries recipe
    Steak Fries

    Steak Fries

    These steak fries are oven baked with a crisp seasoned coating. Your family won't be able to get enough of these!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 4 large Russet Potatoes (approximately 2 ½ pounds)
    • ¼ cup Cooking Oil
    • 3 tablespoons Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground Black Pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
    • Dash Cayenne Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
    • Cut potatoes into wedges approximately an inch thick. (I typically get 8 wedges from a potato)
    • Place wedges in a large bowl and add oil and all seasonings. Toss to evenly coat the potatoes.
    • Place wedges in an even layer on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven.
    • 20 minutes into baking, check for doneness and flip wedges. Wedges can be removed if already cooked through, otherwise let cook 5 additional minutes, or until done.

    Notes

    Parchment paper is not required but makes for easier cleanup.
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will also like my Baked Sweet Potato Fries. 

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1538mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. George K

      November 11, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Re. Steak Fries: Oregano dry or fresh?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        November 12, 2021 at 7:10 am

        I use dried oregano.

        Reply
    2. Tessa

      February 10, 2020 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      Made these last night to go with some ribeyes. So good! I put the wedges in a ziploc bag along with the oil and seasonings and shook them up. It gives the potatoes an even coating and makes clean up a breeze. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Mitch Brink

      November 07, 2019 at 7:19 am

      4 stars
      These were good but took about 45 minutes to get crispy.

      Reply
    4. Jessica

      October 25, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      This method is the best way to bake crispy fries! They were amazing--crisp on the outside, perfectly tender and fluffy on the inside. The spices in this recipe really enhanced the flavor of the fries as well. 🙂

      Reply
      • Diana Rodriguez

        October 02, 2021 at 11:16 am

        5 stars
        This looks amazing. Am planning to servefor a crowd. Can these be made in advance?

        Reply
    5. Gloria

      February 28, 2019 at 8:06 am

      Do you dust with flour after you mix the potatoes in oil and seasonings? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        February 28, 2019 at 8:08 am

        I tried it both ways, and both turned out fine. Though I prefer to add everything together because you want to ensure the flour to get saturated with oil so it crisps up while cooking.

        Reply
    6. Tom

      February 28, 2019 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      These were phenomenal!

      Reply

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