Ingredients

2 medium potatoes (12 ounces total)
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ketchup (optional)

Directions

Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide sticks. Place sticks in a bowl of ice water about 30 minutes to crisp. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.

Place potato sticks in a plastic bag; add cooking oil, paprika and salt. Shake to coat.

On a large baking sheet arrange the potato sticks in a single layer. Bake in a 425-degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden, stirring and turning once or twice. If desired, serve with ketchup. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 90 cal., 2 g fat, 0 mg chol., 1 g pro., 16 g carbo., 71 mg sodium. RDA: 16 percent vit. C.