Jerry orbach's guiltless yuletide french frie

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupOlive oil
1eachRed chili pepper, seeded & halved
1eachGreen chili pepper, seeded & halved
1eachBay leaf
5largesPotatoes, sliced into 1/2\" disks
Salt & pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
1tablespoonPaprika
Whole red & green chili peppers, for garnish

Directions

OIL (PREPARE THE NIGHT BEFORE SERVING): Pour olive oil into a measuring cup. Add red and green chili peppers and bay leaf. Cover cup & refrigerate overnight to flavor oil. FRENCH FRIES: Preheat oven to 350F. Place potatoes in large mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Remove peppers and bay leaf from oil. Toss potatoes with oil. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden-brown, turning several times to allow to brown evenly and to keep from sticking. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with whole chilies.