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Photo: whitneyinchicago/flickr Men’s Health Spicy Oven Fries   Ingredients  

• 4 russet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 12 wedges
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Dip the cut potatoes in egg to coat and place in a bowl.
4. Mix the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over the potatoes, toss well to coat.
5. Place the wedges on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. 
6. Turn the potatoes over and bake for 15 minutes or until crisp.

Garlic Fries
Adapted from: Lottie + Doof

8 garlic cloves, minced
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges
3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Preheat oven to 225°C/440° F.
2. Combine the garlic and oil in a large bowl, warming it until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Transfer 5 tablespoons of the oil (leaving the garlic in the bowl) to the baking dish, coating it well.
4. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the garlic mixture and toss to coat. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and microwave on high power until the potatoes are translucent around the edges, 3 to 6 minutes, shaking the bowl to redistribute the potatoes halfway through cooking.
5. Combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the hot potatoes and toss well to coat.
6. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, turning once, until deep golden brown and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Serve with ketchup, mayo or sour cream.