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    Home » Recipes » Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli

    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli

    Published: February 24, 2017, Modified: January 30, 2020, By: Michelle Alston

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    This week has run away on me so I only have one recipe for you this week, well one on the blog that is, I did share a recipe over on my instagram, this is something I'm going to do more of so make sure you're following me there. In the next two weeks I have lots of recipes coming your way, plus my very first giveaway, so do stay tuned for that and here's a little hint: especially if you are a chocolate lover 😉 I'm really excited to share some recipes for Fairtrade Fortnight with you starting next week, and of course, pancake day is Tuesday so there will also be pancakes coming your way too. But first fries!

    We went to Norfolk for a few days over the half-term break and it was so good to be by the sea again. I guess I'm not alone when I say I prefer the seaside during winter, it's fresh and wild, and the wilder it is the better for me. I even like sitting outside, in the cold, eating fish & chips, and what's better than a long walk on a half-empty, windswept beach ending with a hot chocolate in a beachside cafe? This is my kind of happiness!

    So today I thought I'd share some fries with you, these baked black pepper, rosemary fries are one of my favourite comfort foods and I've made a simple but delicious aioli to go with them. I have to confess I don't usually make my own mayo on a regular day, it does take a bit more effort but I think it's worth it for these fries. Homemade fries are hands down the most requested thing I cook for my family. It has taken a lot of attempts over the years to get homemade baked fries good enough, you know to be better than oven chips, but I was determined to do it, and nobody complained about my test fries.

    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com
    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com
    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com

    So in my humble opinion soaking the fries for at least 30 minutes, longer if you can, is the way to go as it gets rid of the starch in the potatoes which prevents you from getting a good crispy fry. Lining a baking tray with parchment paper is also a good idea as it reduces the risk of your fries sticking to the tray and it soaks up some of the oil. These black pepper rosemary fries are very adaptable, you could switch the rosemary for fresh thyme or oregano and you could up the heat and add some chilli flakes or some paprika, it's up to you 😉

    For the aioli, I use a blend of oils, but do go with what you prefer, just make sure it's not a strongly flavoured oil. Also, make sure all your ingredients for the aioli are at room temperature to ensure the best result. I used a whisk to make it but you could use an electric whisk if you are brave enough, I hate when it splits so I feel I have more control with a whisk. Keep any leftover aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com
    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com
    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli - www.thelastfoodblog.com

    Baked Black Pepper, Rosemary Fries with Aioli

    Baked black pepper, rosemary fries with aioli.
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 453kcal
    Author: Michelle Alston

    Ingredients

    • 2 large (600g) large baking potatoes scrubbed skin left on.
    • 1 heaped teaspoon heaped teaspoon of ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ heaped tbs chopped fresh rosemary
    • 2 large free-range egg yolks at room temperature
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 80 ml grapeseed oil
    • 40 ml light olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon English mustard
    • ½ a small lemon, the juice of
    • 1 clove of garlic , minced
    • 1 tablespoon water
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    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the potatoes, leaving the skin on, cut the potatoes into fries, not too skinny, and make sure they are all roughly the same.
    • Place them in a large bowl and cover with cold water, leave to soak for at least 30 minutes longer if possible, I usually let them soak for 2 hours if I can.
    • Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees C, I use and electric, fan assisted oven, please adjust according to your own oven.
    • While the fries are soaking make the aioli.
    • Add the egg yolks with the salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk for about 2 minutes. Slowly start adding the grapeseed oil, start off by adding half a teaspoon at a time then as the eggs and oil emulsifies then add the rest of the oil in a slow trickle, whisking all the time. Follow on with the olive oil. You should have a smooth, shiny consistency.
    • Then stir in the mustard and juice and whisk for about 1 minute, finally stir in the garlic. Cover and keep in the fridge until you are ready to use.
    • Drain the fries in a colander and rinse in cold water. Dry the fries with a clean tea cloth, the dryer they are the better.
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper, add the fries, black pepper, sea salt, rosemary and oil, using your hands mix everything together making sure the fries are covered in the oil, rosemary and seasoning.
    • Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, checking half way through, give the tray a little shake.
    • When the fries are golden brown remove them from the oven and place on kitchen paper to drain off any excess oil.
    • Serve hot with the aioli.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.1g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 40.4g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Lisa Belenchia

      August 14, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      These fries look amazing! However, I have a couple of questions about ingredients/ instruction. It appears that all of the oil is to be used in the making of the aioli. Yet the instructions read, understandably so, to add oil with rosemary and other ingredients when coating fries before cooking. And then to serve hot with aioli on the side. So, how much oil and what kind of oil in the coating of the potatoes? And finally, where is the Tbs of water to be used?

      Thank you in advance for clarifying!

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      • Michelle Alston

        August 21, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        Hi Lisa, the fries are cooked in 40ml of light olive oil (listed in the ingredients section) the grapeseed oil is used for the aioli. I'm so sorry this isn't very clear in the recipe. The water is to loosen up the aioli if it is on the thick side. I will be updating this recipe very soon to make it clearer! Thanks so much for your patience, Michelle X

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    2. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

      March 06, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      These are so epic I can hardly take it! Chips are like the ultimate comfort food in this house, after pizza 🙂 xx

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 07, 2017 at 10:05 am

        🙂 Same in our house! They're a real treat x

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    3. Sue Ringsdorf

      March 05, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE LOVE french fries!! And I bet the rosemary makes them extra tasty. Will definitely try this soon!

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 05, 2017 at 3:58 pm

        Me too Sue! I hope you enjoy them x

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    4. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      March 05, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      Crispy homemade fries are the best. These look amazing!!

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 05, 2017 at 3:07 pm

        I agree! Thanks Kathryn 🙂

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    5. Christie

      March 01, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      I am drooling over these fries. My family is going to love the black pepper on it and dive right into that homemade aioli.

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 01, 2017 at 1:36 pm

        🙂 I hope you enjoy them Christie Xx

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    6. Erin

      March 01, 2017 at 1:54 am

      I adore crispy homemade fries and the aioli is such a great condiment with them.

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 01, 2017 at 8:25 am

        Homemade fries are the best right?! Xx

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    7. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

      March 01, 2017 at 12:46 am

      I had seen your baked fries on Instagram and my mouth was salivating 😉 . I love fries, baked and not, and I very much like the flavors you have here, with the rosemary and black pepper, and making your own aioli is a plus. Super yum!

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      • Michelle Alston

        March 01, 2017 at 8:19 am

        Thank you so much Nicoletta x I'm always salivating over your Instagram!! 🙂

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    8. Hana | Nirvana Cakery

      February 26, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Baked potatoes is literally my favourite food ever!!! I so could eat the whole tray of these in one go! xx

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      • Michelle Alston

        February 26, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        I know, me too! Once you start you can't stop! 🙂

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