Blue Potato Oven Fries

I found these great blue potatoes in my local farmers' market. They were so pretty that I wanted to showcase them in a simple way; hence, this delightful yet simple recipe! You can substitute any potato really. I think fingerlings or reds would be just as good.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs potatoes (blue, red, or fingerlings)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  course ground salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Cut potatoes into 1/2" wedges. Drop in cold water and soak 45 - 60 minutes.
3. Thouroughly drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Toss potatoes with oil and salt and pepper.
5. Place in shallow baking pan and bake 20 minutes; stir and cook an additional 20 minutes.