How to make oven baked French fries

French fries are a food that is loved by many people of all ages. Of course, nowadays, if people want to enjoy delicious French fries, they don’t just have to buy them in stores outside. If conditions permit, you can also make French fries at home, and microwave oven French fries is a relatively convenient and quick method. So, how do you bake French fries in the microwave? This will be introduced below.

1. How to make oven-baked French fries

1. Scrape off the thin skin of the potato, cut into 5mm thick slices, and then cut into 5mm thick strips;

2. Rinse with water to remove starch;

3. Add water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. While the water is boiling, place tin foil on the baking tray and spread a layer of olive oil on the foil, about 1 teaspoon, and set aside.

4. After the water in the pot boils, add the potato strips and blanch for 2 minutes, then remove and drain;

5. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a little salt to season. You can also add other spices according to your taste.

6. Spread the potato strips on the baking tray, select the upper and lower fire hot air function of the oven, preheat to 230 degrees for 5 or 6 minutes, put them in the baking tray, and bake for about 15 minutes, until the surface of the potato strips is golden brown.

2. Nutritional value of French fries

1. Nourishes the stomach, strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness:

Potatoes contain a large amount of starch, protein, B vitamins, vitamin C, etc., which can promote the digestive function of the spleen and stomach.

2. Relax the intestines and promote bowel movements:

Potatoes contain a lot of dietary fiber, which can relax the intestines and promote bowel movements, help the body excrete metabolic toxins in a timely manner, prevent constipation, and prevent the occurrence of intestinal diseases;

3. Reduce blood sugar and lipids, beautify and nourish the skin:

Potatoes can provide the human body with a large amount of mucus protein which has special protective effects. It can promote the lubrication of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, joint cavity and serous cavity, prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular and systemic areas, maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, and help prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis. Potatoes are also alkaline vegetables, which are beneficial to the body's acid-base balance and neutralize the acidic substances produced after metabolism in the body, thus having certain beauty and anti-aging effects.

4. Supplement nutrition, promote diuresis and reduce swelling:

Potatoes are rich in vitamins and trace elements such as calcium and potassium. They are easy to digest and absorb and are rich in nutrients. In European and American countries, especially North America, potatoes have long become the second staple food. Potatoes are beneficial to the recovery of patients with hypertension and nephritis edema.

5. Antihypertensive effect:

Potatoes have the functions of losing weight, maintaining blood vessel elasticity, excreting sodium and retaining potassium, and are beneficial to patients with hypertension.