oven fries

World's best oven fries

4 russet potatoes
3-Tbs oil
salt, spices as desired


0. preheat oven to 450
1. scrub the potatoes and slice into about 10-12 slices (keep 'em the same size)
2. Soak the sliced potatoes in hot water for 5 minutes
3. drain and dry the potatoes
4. coat a cookie sheet with oil - more generous is better!
5. lay the potatoes out in an even layer and generously salt (consider chili powder, cayenne for spicy fries!)
6. cover with foil and put in the oven
7. After 5 min remove the foil and bake another 25 min
8. flip, season, bake 10 minutes more