Gluten Free Oven Chips (Skin On Fries)

If you’re looking for THE easiest gluten free Homemade Oven Chips recipe then you have to try my Skin On Fries. Baked to crispy perfection, they only need 3 ingredients and are naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan!

You cannot beat a plate of homemade chips with dinner and making your own oven chips is really easy. Plus they’re naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan!

A lot of shop-bought oven chips have unnecessary coatings which contain gluten, making them unsafe to eat if you have coeliac disease.

Not my homemade fries though! These skin on oven chips only need 3 ingredients: potatoes, oil and salt. And there is no need to parboil these chips.

I like to make my recipes as simple as possible so you can be serving up homemade, crispy oven chips with as little effort as possible. You’ll want to make them again-and-again!

Plate them up with a side of gluten free fried chicken, a juicy beef burger, easy breaded fish goujons. Or try making loaded fries with my Greek Salad or Chilli Con Carne on top.

Why make these homemade oven chips?

I mean, if you’re questioning why to make chips then I’m not sure we’re on the same page. But to try and persuade you, you should know this recipe is:

• Gluten and Dairy Free: No need for nasty coatings, these are naturally gluten free and vegan.
• No Par-Boiling: I tested this recipe with or without parboiling and I didn’t feel the extra steps added anything. So I skip them to make life easier!
• 3 Ingredients: You can’t go wrong with potatoes, oil and salt. No need for extras.
• No Deep Frying: If you don’t like the idea of heating up a big pan of oil, or want to have chips with less oil, this recipe is for you. Healthier chips with the same great flavour.
• Super Crispy: Nobody likes soft and soggy chips. These are golden, crunchy and delicious – just as they should be!

Ingredients

This oven baked potato chips recipe is so simple you honestly can’t go wrong. All you need to make these gluten free skin on fries are:

• Potatoes – I recommend Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes but honestly, any white potato will work for these oven chips.
• Oil – I use vegetable oil. I prefer one which is neutral-tasting, but you could also use olive oil if you prefer.
• Salt – Because all fries need salt, right!?

How to make homemade oven chips

If you’re wondering how to make chips in the oven I’m here to show you it couldn’t be any simpler.

Here is my step-by-step photo guide to making perfect homemade oven chips:

1. Preheat the oven to 220C / Fan 200C / Gas Mark 7. Leaving the skin on (it’s great for extra fibre and flavour!) cut the potatoes in 1cm strips. You can use a chip cutter to do this, or do this by hand using a sharp knife.

2. Place the potato chips in a colander and run under cold, running water. This helps to rinse off any extra starch and allows them to crisp up better.

3. Drain the potatoes onto a tea towel and pat dry. Place them onto a large, non stick baking tray, drizzle over the oil and sprinkle over the salt. Use your hands to mix them up so the potato chips are evenly coated.

4. Spread the potato chips so they are in one even layer (use two baking trays if needed – you don’t want them to be too cramped!). Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown, then serve hot! Check out my ideas below for how to ‘pimp’ your fries too.

How to make oven chips taste even better!

If you want to jazz your homemade oven chips up a bit, you can also add additional flavourings to them after cooking.

I recommend following the recipe above and then once cooked, adding the chips to a large bowl with one of the following seasonings:

• Cajun Fries: Add a teaspoon or two of cajun seasoning to your chips for a flavour-filled, spicy side dish.
• Rosemary Salt: This is my favourite! I add a teaspoon of dried rosemary and some extra salt flakes and toss to coat. Gorgeous with steak.
• Smoky Fries: Add some smoked paprika and chilli flakes to your fries to create a tasty, spicy fries. Great with a BBQ.
• Garlic Fries: Toss your cooked chips in garlic granules and salt for a delicious side dish for any meal. Serve with gluten free garlic bread for extra garlic!

Serving Suggestions

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