Lemon Pepper Fries

Homemade French fries/wedges are simply the best in my opinion.  If you are in the mood for a lemony twist the seasoning on these fries is easy to prepare and tastes magnificent. I use my air fryer to fry my potatoes, but you can roast them in the oven too.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 russet potatoes

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon mustard powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

Zest from 1 lemon

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Cut the potatoes into fries/wedges.
2. Place the fries in a medium size bowl with cold water.  Shake to rinse.
3. Dump out the water and pour in fresh water. Soak potatoes in cold water for 2-3 hours.
4. Drain water.
5. Mix seasoning in a small bowl with lemon zest.
6. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the medium bowl.  Shake to distribute the oil.
7. Sprinkle the seasoning over the potatoes.  Shake to coat all potatoes.
8. Air Fryer- Spray air-fryer basket with olive oil spray. Cook at 390 for 15-20 minutes shaking the basket every 5 minutes.  Cook until golden brown.
9. Oven- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Spray with olive oil spray. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.