Purple Majesty French Fries

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  • 2 lbs Purple Majesty Potatoes

  • Olive oil

  • Coarse salt

  • Black pepper

  • Red chile, ground (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice unpeeled potatoes into 1/4-inch lengthwise strips. Soak potato strips in ice water for about 45 minutes. Drain and dry well.

Toss potatoes with olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with ground red chile pepper prior to baking, if desired. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Turn strips and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden. Makes 4 servings. Strohauer Farms exclusive recipe.