Oven-Style Pizza Fries

Servings: 4-5

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons mild paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with oil.
• Grind fennel seed, oregano and basil into a powder using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.
• Wash, peel and slice potatoes into thin french fry shapes.
• Combine ground spices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, sugar and oil in a small bowl until smooth.
• Place potatoes and seasoning paste in a large ziplock or plastic bag.
• Using your hands, move the potatoes around in the bag until they are evenly coated with the seasoning paste.
• Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
• Using a spatula, turn potatoes over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if using).
• Bake for 10-20 minutes more or until fries become golden and start to crisp (time may vary with size of fries).
• Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired.