Chef John's Cottage Fries
Chef John's Cottage Fries deliver golden, crisp edges with fluffy centers, perfumed by black pepper, a hint of cayenne, and herbes de Provence. Baked until deeply browned, they’re a standout side for burgers, roasted meats, or brunch plates, offering a savory, aromatic crunch in every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Cottage Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat, then arrange the potatoes evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip each potato slice, then bake for another 15 minutes.
- 4
Continue baking and flipping until the potatoes are well browned, about 30 minutes, with crispy edges and a soft center.
- Calories 166.82 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.0 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 27.26 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.72 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 495.78 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.56 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 452.28 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.58 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Chef John's Cottage Fries is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Herbes de Provence, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 166.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Cottage Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Herbes de Provence, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Cottage Fries?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 166.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Cottage Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John's Cottage Fries healthy?
- Chef John's Cottage Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 166.82 calories and 2.0 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.78 mg (22% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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