Oven Baked "Fries" with Cayenne and Truffle Oil

By Bevi • September 21, 2011 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: These are a baked version of the fries we eat at one of our favorite local restaurants. They are very rich, have a little heat, and are good as appetizers. I like them with Jennifer Perillo's award-winning Sweet and Savory Tomato Jam: http://www.food52.com/recipes/411_sweet_savory_tomato_jam

- Bevi

Serves 2, or more as an appetizer

1 dozen Fingerling potatoes, cut lengthwise and then cut lengthwise again
1+ tablespoon black or white truffle oil (use the + to lightly sprinkle over the baked fries)
1 scant teaspoon sea salt
1/2 scant teaspoon ground black pepper
pinches or 2 of cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place the cut potatoes on a oven sheet pan. Pour on trufle oil, cayenne, salt and pepper. Toss with your hands.
Place in oven for about 35-45 minutes, turning potatoes occasionally.
When deep golden, take out of oven. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Sprinkle a little more truffle oil over the fries, and toss. Serve with your favorite condiment.