Want a delicious, crispy French fry with a side of Spanish? Then these healthy baked Papas Fritas are for you! Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes, they’re the perfect side to accompany your meals this week. Grab the full recipe and meal inspiration below!

So… this happened the other day…. Baked Papas Fritas!
My daughter is in a Spanish emersion preschool and she comes home saying the cutest phrases in both English and Spanish.
She has a strong affection for French fries so it was only a matter of time before I knew I’d hear the request for “papas fritas” come out of her mouth!
What you need to make this recipe

How to Make this Recipe
Seriously, it’s so easy!
Wash and scrub the outside of your potatoes with a small brush and water. I always keep a set “vegetable brush” on my counter to clean root veggies (and I highly recommend you do too!)
(1) Now, slice potatoes and soak in water for 30 minutes to lower acrylamide (more on that here.) Pat dry.
(2) Mix with olive oil and salt.
(3) Spray a baking sheet and place potatoes on top. Bake at 425 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

When baking completes, remove and sprinkle with any desired spices (I love dried dill!) Then, voila! Papas Fritas are ready to be dipped right into your favorite dipping sauce!

Recipe Notes
A few tips to make these your own!
- You can use whatever potato variety you have on hand! We love the purple sweet potatoes here because of they’re specific flavor and phytonutrient content in the skin!
- You can also use avocado oil or preferred cooking oil for coating before adding the salt.
- If you want a kicked up papas fritas, add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and paprika with the salt.
I’m a loyal ketchup and ranch gal, but you can also serve these up with the following sauces:
What to Pair These With
I am a salad girl these days, so paired on top of a bed of greens with your protein of choice is very satisfying and a complete balanced meal.

But, these burger recipes also pair great with the fritas!

Papas Fritas
Ingredients
- 4 medium purple potatoes washed and cleaned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash and scrub the outer skins of potato skins with running water.
- Slice potatoes into thin strips. and soak in a water bath for 30 minutes. Drain water and pat dry, place in a large bowl.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil and salt.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (or use olive oil) and place potatoes on top of baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip, and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and sprinkle dill on top! Serve warm with desired dipping sauce.
Did you make it!? Comment below and tag me (@shawsimpleswaps) on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. I’d love to reshare!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Taste the rainbow!! I love everything about these beauties!!
Elizabeth Shaw says
#TastetheRainbow- love it!
Melanie says
These look amazing! I’m so excited to try this with my sweet potatoes I bought recently!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks so much Melanie! Let me know how you like them, so simple!
Serena says
Thanks for including our ketchup! These look so yummy…despite the pinterest fail…I still think the photos look great!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Ah, you are too kind! Thanks! And I LOVE ketchup, so your ketchup is the perfect recipe for me!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Love the veggie combo!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Thanks Tara!
Alexandra Caspero says
Looks amazing- love that you added in zucchini for the fries as well. Zucchini fries are one of my favorite sides!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Stealth health for the win!
Emily says
These photos are gorgeous!!
Elizabeth Shaw says
You are WAY to kind, 🙂
Sara @sarahaasrdn says
Well, I would like some of these please! 🙂
Elizabeth Shaw says
Deal, I’ll make them for you, especially when we’re neighbors!
Sarah Grace Spann says
Just made zucchini fries the other day, but these potatoes (especially the purple ones) are so FUN! And the photos are still amazing 🙂
xo,
Sarah Grace
http://freshfitnhealthy.com
Elizabeth Shaw says
Ah, thanks Sarah! I loved the purple ones too, we eat with our eyes, right?!
Allie says
Zucchini Fries! I love it!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Had to make a stealth health move you know 🙂