Butter Lemon Pepper French Fries
Butter Lemon Pepper French Fries are the perfect side dish! Quick to make and loaded with flavor, these fries are elevated with zesty lemon and rich butter.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes - peeled and cut into fries
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest - grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper - freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon salt - to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley - chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cut potatoes and boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the boiled fries to the bowl and toss them until evenly coated with the butter mixture.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
Feel free to use your favorite type of potatoes, such as Russets or Yukon Golds.
Add grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy twist or extra lime juice for more zest!