Appetizer for 4

Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries

Name: Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 russet potatoes; 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil; 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)

$2.27for 430 minServes 4

Thin russet potato strips bake at high heat with oil, garlic, pepper, and rosemary until crisp.

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1.55 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.55 lb	$1.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.27

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$0.57 per serving$2.27 for 4

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Ingredients

3 1/2 russet potatoes
1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 450 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment or oil.
Cut the potatoes into thin matchsticks and soak them in cold water for 5 minutes.
Drain and dry the potatoes well, then toss them with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and rosemary.
Spread the potatoes in one layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.