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These oven baked sesame fries are the perfectly crisp and golden brown potato wedges you need. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and potato starch for extra crispness and flavor. They are easy to make and deliciously seasoned with nutritional yeast.
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Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love this Oven Baked Wedge Fries Recipe
- Ingredients for Oven Baked Potato Fries with Sesame Seeds
- How to Make Oven Baked Wedge Fries
- Toni’s Tips for Making Oven Baked Fries
- FAQs for Oven Baked Potato Fries
- Serving Suggestions for Sesame Fries
- Storage Instructions for Oven Baked Fries
- More Amazingly Easy & Delicious Fries
- Oven Baked Sesame Fries Recipe
Why You’ll Love this Oven Baked Wedge Fries Recipe
If you are a fries lover, then these seed-coated potato wedges will be your new favorite! The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and additional crunch that takes these otherwise ordinary baked fries to the next level. The sesame seeds are nutritional powerhouses that not only add great flavor, but also bring a nice helping essential vitamins and minerals.
Plus, since they are baked, these wedge fries are lower-fat, and more healthy than deep-fried fries! The best part? Potatoes are impressively budget-friendly while being hearty, filling, and nutrient-dense. That makes them an ideal side for just about any meal, not to mention an addicting snack, and a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love!
Ingredients for Oven Baked Potato Fries with Sesame Seeds
- Potatoes: I suggest russet or Yukon gold, unpeeled and cut into wedges. You can use any type of potato, preferably with a high starch content which is ideal for baking. You can also use sweet potatoes as an alternative.
- Cooking oil: You can use avocado, grape seed, sunflower, etc.
- Sesame seeds: I used white sesame seeds for this recipe.
- Potato starch: This is optional, but it will make for extra crispy fries. So use it if you have it! 1 Tablespoon should be enough.
- Nutritional yeast: Another optional ingredient, but also highly recommended. It will give you ‘cheesy’ fries with a savory flavor. You can also use vegan parmesan as a substitute.
- Salt and Black pepper: To taste.
How to Make Oven Baked Wedge Fries
Preparations:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly oil metal baking sheet, or cover with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat.
- Wash the potatoes and slice them into wedges.
Step 1: First, place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Toss the wedges in until well coated.
Step 2: Next, spread the wedges on the prepared baking sheet/mat in a single layer. Finally, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through until potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
Toni’s Tips for Making Oven Baked Fries
- Cut uniform pieces. Make sure that the potato wedges are uniform in size, so they bake evenly in the oven.
- Use just enough oil. If the sesame seeds are not sticking to the wedges, add a bit more oil. Make sure you do not add too much, though, or your potato fries will get soggy.
- Space the potatoes evenly in the pan. The more room between the wedges, the better. That allows the hot air to circulate better, making them super crisp fries. If you have a small pan, you can bake in batches instead.
- Adjust baking time, as needed. The baking time may vary depending on how thick your wedges are. Test if they are baked through by sticking a toothpick into the thickest part of the wedge. If it pierces through easily, you can take them off the oven.
- Let the baked fries rest. Rest the baked fries on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving plate.
- Add more flavor. You can add more flavor to your wedge fries by mixing in your preferred herbs and spices. Paprika, chili powder, garlic or onion powder, and parsley are some good choices.
FAQs for Oven Baked Potato Fries
Absolutely! You can try my Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges recipe for the air-fryer potato wedges cooking instructions.
Yes, you can. It is entirely up to you. I like mine with the peel on my wedge fries because it adds more texture and nutrients, while shortening prep time.
No problem! You can use the classic cut. However, make sure you reduce the baking time because they will cook faster.
Serving Suggestions for Sesame Fries
These oven baked wedge fries are perfect with your favorite dip (ketchup, vegan mayo, ranch, or Caesar dressing, BBQ sauce, etc.). They’re also great alongside:
- Burgers: Classic combo! Try with any of these 15 mouthwatering vegan burgers!
- Sandwiches/Wraps: Enjoy fries with a sammie, like this falafel wrap, chickpea tuna sandwich, tofu pesto sandwich, or BBQ tempeh sandwich.
- Chili: Make chili fries with this roasted pepper chili or mixed bean chili.
- Salads & Salad bowls: Potato wedges are a hearty addition to any salad such as this garbanzo kale salad, Mediterranean lentil salad, pita Panzanella salad, etc.
- Nacho Fries: Load up your fries with vegan nacho cheese, refried beans, guacamole, and all your favorite nacho toppings!
Storage Instructions for Oven Baked Fries
These fries are always best served right away, warm from the oven, to enjoy the crisp outer layer and tender potato flesh inside.
Fridge: If you have any leftover fries, place them in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat: You can reheat them in the oven or air-fryer for best results.
More Amazingly Easy & Delicious Fries
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Easy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Vegan Appetizers
Baked Zucchini Fries
Vegan Appetizers
Carrot Fries
Vegan Appetizers
Crispy Green Bean Fries [Baked + Air Fryer]
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Oven Baked Sesame Fries
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of russet or Yukon gold potatoes unpeeled, cut into wedges
- 1 Tablespoon of medium-high heat oil avocado, grape seed, sunflower, etc.
- 2 Tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon of potato starch optional, but makes fries extra crispy
- 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast optional
- Generous pinch of salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil metal baking sheet, or cover with parchment paper. Toss potatoes in all ingredients until coated, if seeds don't stick, drizzle with a bit more oil.
- Spread potatoes on the baking sheet in an even layer (the more room between the wedges the better) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with condiments of choice.
Notes
- Cut uniform pieces. Make sure that the potato wedges are uniform in size, so they bake evenly in the oven.
- Use just enough oil. If the sesame seeds are not sticking to the wedges, add a bit more oil. Make sure you do not add too much, though, or your potatoes will get soggy.
- Space the potatoes evenly in the pan. The more room between the wedges, the better. That allows the hot air to circulate better, making them super crisp. If you have a small pan, you can bake in batches instead.
- Adjust baking time, as needed. The baking time may vary depending on how thick your wedges are. Test if they are baked through by sticking a toothpick into the thickest part of the wedge. If it pierces through easily, you can take them off the oven.
- Let the baked fries rest. Rest the baked fries on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving plate.
- Add more flavor. You can add more flavor to your wedge fries by mixing in your preferred herbs and spices. Paprika, chili powder, garlic or onion powder, and parsley are some good choices.
Definitely need to try these fries out they look so good!
I could have these fries with every meal!
Ooooh, LOVE this unique approach to fries!
French fries always hit the spot!