Oven-style Pizza Fries

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with oil.

Step 3: Grind fennel seed, oregano and basil into a powder using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.

Step 4: Wash, peel and slice potatoes into thin french fry shapes.

Step 5: Combine ground spices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, sugar and oil in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 6: Place potatoes and seasoning paste in a large ziplock or plastic bag.

Step 7: Using your hands, move the potatoes around in the bag until they are evenly coated with the seasoning paste.

Step 8: Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Step 9: Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.

Step 10: Using a spatula, turn potatoes over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if using).

Step 11: Bake for 10-20 minutes more or until fries become golden and start to crisp (time may vary with size of fries).

Step 12: Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired.