Roasted Fries

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then cut into 1/3-inch-wide sticks.
3. 3
   Immediately toss with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then spread sticks in 1 layer in a large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake in lower third of oven 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Loosen potatoes from bottom of pan with a metal spatula, then turn over and spread out again.
6. 6
   Bake until crisp and golden brown on edges, about 10 minutes more.