Crispy Oven Baked Fries

I love a good french fry!!!  But I do not love all of the calories from frying them if I make them homemade nor do I like all of the junk additives from frozen fries.  I was thrilled when I found this excellent recipe on The Instructable website.  The fries are crispy just moist and tender in the middle.  This is a KEEPER!!  I doubled this recipe, which is easy, but use two pans instead of one to bake them. 

Ingredients
4 russet potatoes
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Cut your potatoes into 1/2" thick fries.
• Preheat your oven to 450F and move the oven rack to its lowest position.
• Place fries in a bowl and wrap tightly in plastic.
• Microwave for 3-5 minutes. The plastic wrap is going to expand into a crazy UFO like balloon in this time. It's awesome.
• CAREFULLY lift the plastic from the side opposite you (the steam is scalding!), and drain fries on cooling rack or paper towels.
• When cool enough to handle, blot fries to dry.
• Coat a rimmed baking sheet with 5 tablespoons of oil and place in the oven to preheat until just smoking - 5-7 minutes.
• While oil is heating up, whisk together remaining tablespoon of oil with cornstarch and salt.
• Add potatoes to bowl and toss gently to coat.
• Carefully arrange the potatoes on the preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 25-35 minutes. Halfway through baking time, flip fries to brown evenly on both sides. 
• Transfer to paper towels to blot dry and enjoy with your favorite condiments!