If you are looking for a quick and easy snack then look no further. These cottage fries are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Delicious served with your favorite dip and are ready within 30 minutes.
This has been a long-standing favorite snack of mine as it's so simple to make and can easily be adapted to include the flavors that I am craving at the time. Cottage fries also make a tasty appetizer, side dish, and are always great for game day or family gatherings served with dip.
If you are looking for delicious dishes to serve at gatherings you will also love my mini sausage rolls and Chapli kababs which also go really well served with a dip.
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What are Cottage fries?
Cottage fries are a healthy alternative to home-fried potatoes that are deep fried as they are baked in the oven. Usually sliced into thin potato rounds or wedges and coated with seasoning they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
- Large Potatoes - Cottage fries are at their best when using starchy potatoes. I used Maris Piper potatoes to make sliced potato fries but you can use your preferred starchy potato.
- Olive oil - Used to coat the sliced potato fries.
- Dried herbs - This provides flavor. I have included other flavors that work well, See variations below.
- Salt and pepper
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas mark 7
- Slice the potatoes evenly approx. ¼ Inch thick and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Place the potato slices into a large bowl and add the olive oil. With your hand mix the potatoes in the bowl until they are evenly coated with the oil.
- Add the dried herbs, salt, and pepper to the potato slices and mix well until they are all evenly coated.
- Lay the potato slices flat on a lightly greased baking sheet and place them in the oven for 10-15 minutes. ( You may need to use two baking trays dependent on the size of your potatoes).
- Carefully remove and turn over the potato slices and place them back in the oven for a further 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy.
Hint: The time needed in the oven will depend on how thick the potatoes have been sliced. If they require a little longer in the oven continue to flip the potato fry until they are crispy on the outside but you still want them to be soft and fluffy on the inside.
Whats the best type of potato to use?
When making baked cottage fries it is preferred to use a starchy potato. Starchy potatoes are best used for baking and frying as they produce an even golden color on the outside and remain fluffy on the outside due to the high starch content.
Some varieties of starchy potatoes are:
- Maris Pipers
- Russet potatoes
- King Edward
- Desiree
Just to name a few.
Variations
This recipe is easily adaptable to make various flavors of home fries. I have included a few suggestions that I have made in the past.
- Spicy - Add a little chilli flakes to make a spicy cottage fry.
- Garlic - If you are a fan of garlic add ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Piri Piri - We do love adding piri piri seasoning and you could add ¼ teaspoon of piri piri seasoning.
- Parsley - We usually always garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve with your favorite dip. Cottage potatoes go really well with Ketchup, Garlic dip, Ranch dressing, Sour cream & onion dip.
Recipe FAQs
Yes to make air fryer cottage fries follow the recipe as directed and place in the air fryer shaking halfway through.
Homemade cottage fries are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and whole 30. Be sure to check the label of any seasoning used to be sure it is suitable for your diet.
Yes, this recipe is easily adapted to suit your tastebuds. I have also added some flavor variations above if you are looking for a little inspiration.
Yes, If you require a larger amount of cottage fries you can scale up and double the recipe as required but you will require additional baking sheets. For a smaller batch, you can half the recipe quantity. Bake in the oven as directed in the recipe card.
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Equipment
- Baking sheet/Tray (lightly greased or lined with parchment paper)
- Sharp Knife
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients for homemade cottage fries
- 4-5 Large Potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ Teaspoon Dried herbs
- ⅛ Teaspoon Salt (large pinch)
- ⅛ Teaspoon Ground pepper
Instructions
How to make homemade cottage fries
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas mark 7
- Slice the potatoes evenly approx. ¼ inch thick and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Place the potato slices into a large bowl and add the olive oil. With your hand mix the potatoes in the bowl until they are evenly coated with the oil.
- Add the dried herbs, salt, and pepper to the potato slices and mix well until they are all evenly coated.
- Lay the potato slices flat on a lightly greased baking sheet and place them in the oven for 10-15 minutes. ( You may need to use two baking trays dependent on the size of your potatoes).
- Carefully remove and turn over the potato slices and place them back in the oven for a further 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy.
Notes
- Spicy - Add a little chilli flakes to make a spicy cottage fry.
- Garlic - If you are a fan of garlic add ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Piri Piri - We do love adding Piri Piri seasoning and you could add ¼ teaspoon of Piri Piri seasoning.
- Parsley - We usually always garnish with chopped parsley.
I hope you enjoyed this Cottage fries recipe.
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Kat
I love how easy they are to make!