Smiley Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Seasoning
For Smiley Faces
Method
Preparation of Potatoes
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Wash and cut potatoes
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly. Peel if desired, then cut each potato into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick.
- 3
Shape the smiley faces
Using a cookie cutter or a knife, cut out smiley faces from the potato slices. Ensure to cut out eyes and a smile to make them recognizable.
Seasoning and Baking
- 4
Toss with seasoning
In a large bowl, combine the potato slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until all slices are well coated.
- 5
Arrange on baking tray
Spread the seasoned smiley fries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
- 6
Bake
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serving
- 7
Add eyes and serve
Once the fries are done, use black olives to create eyes on each smiley face. Serve warm with a side of sour cream for dipping.