What should I do if I forgot to dry fries before baking?
What should I do if I forgot to dry off my fries before putting them in to bake?
And now they're seasoned and oiled up.
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Bake them anyway and accept that they might not be quite as good as they would otherwise be. A little extra moisture won't be fatal, and there's nothing you can easily do now. You could try patting them with a paper towel but it's likely to remove the seasoning more than it removes water.
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Why are my fries not crispy in oven?
Turn up the Heat Try not to overlap the fries so they brown equally, and don't crowd them too tightly in the pan as you'll need to flip the fries halfway through the baking time. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.Why are my oven fries soggy?
Don't overcrowd your baking sheet. Instead of just piling more onto one baking pan, spread them out over two baking pans or cook them in batches. If they're all crammed onto one pan, they'll steam instead of bake, and you'll end up with soggy fries.How long to soak fries before baking?
These homemade french fries emerge from the oven with exceptionally crisp edges thanks to a simple trick: soaking the cut potatoes in hot water for 10 minutes before baking.How do you keep fries from burning in the oven?
Bake them in a preheated oven at 175C. I've found not opening the oven at all during the 30 minutes works wonders, so there's no need to turn them over halfway. If you cut them thinner, remember to check on them at the 20 minutes mark, through the door, to make sure they don't burn. They're ready to eat immediately.How to Reheat/Re-Crisp French Fries Fast! No Oven, No Micro, No Air Fryer - Food Wishes
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Answer 2
You can still attempt to dry them with a hair dryer. This may sound weird to some people, but it's a thing, and I've done this once or twice when I'm having trouble drying foods.
To avoid oil or seasoning from flying off of your fries, I recommend using the lowest setting on your hairdryer, or keep it a fair distance away from the fries when drying them.
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