Oven Fries a la Nicole

Oven Fries a la Nicole
posted by Michelle --MMmom, from Joie de Vive by Robert Arbor

10 cloves garlic, 5 smashed and 5 whole
3/4 cup olive oil (can cut in half)
salt and pepper
Herbes de Provence (thyme, bay, rosemary, oregano) –about 1 tsp each and 1-2 bay leaves
6 Yukon gold potatoes (I’ve also used baking potatoes)

Preheat oven to 375.Mix the garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper and Herbes de Provence in a large bowl. I like to do this ahead of time if possible to allow the garlic to infuse the oil.
Cut peeled potatoes in half lengthwise and make 3-4 wedges from each half. Put potatoes in the bowl with olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Arrange potato wedges on a sheet pan one by one so that the point of each wedge faces up and the rounded part is on the pan (I don’t bother with this).Cook in oven until tender and brown, about 35-40 minutes.

*Note: stir them about halfway through so they don’t stick.