Italian Seasoned Fries (Low Fat)

One of the great things about making your own fries (in addition to being much less fattening than those you eat out) is that you can tailor them to your preference using herbs and seasonings. Feeling like some garlic fries today? Simply sprinkle them with some garlic, salt (or garlic salt) and a touch of parsley. Add some Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes and you have these Italian fries. Lake spicy Cajun fries? Hit them up with some Cajun seasoning. Or sprinkle them with some fresh garlic and rosemary and you'll be in for a different treat. The important think to remember is that you need only a touch of olive oil to create the perfect fries. From The Most Decadent Diet Ever cookbook by Devin Alexander, author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  medium baking potato, peeled and cut into sticks about 1/2 inch thick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  grated reduced-fat parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a medium nonstick baking sheet with parchment paper or Reynolds Release foil.
3. Toss the potato sticks with the olive oil, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Place them in a single layer, not touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender on the inside and have some browned spots on them, but are not completely browned. Serve immediately.