What to Eat Instead of Greasy French Fries

by Shereen Jegtvig

French fried potatoes are popular because so many of us love the combination of starch, fat and salt.  Unfortunately the fat adds extra calories you don’t need (and worse if they’re fried in oil high in trans-fats).  But if you love French fries, there are a couple of ways to get that flavor without the fat.

You can make your own healthier version of baked fries by slicing a couple of potatoes into long thin strips, sprinkle with some olive oil or canola oil and top with a bit of seasonings, herbs or salt and bake in a 375 degree oven for about an hour.  They taste great, but they’re a bit time consuming, so if you’re looking for French fry flavor with a bit more convenience, choose frozen potatoes that you can bake in the oven.  Be sure to read the label to find potatoes that aren’t fried – look for zero or low-fat fries, wedges, or shreds. 

Our FoodEssentials tool has a large number of frozen potatoes to choose from:

My favorite?  Diner’s Choice Red Potato Wedges.  No fat and only 50 calories per serving.  They’re low in sodium too.

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