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Burgers and oven fries

Burgers and Oven Fries

Juicy classic burgers with golden oven fries—crispy edges, melty cheese, and a simple burger sauce option for that burger-shop vibe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oven Fries
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Classic Burgers
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices cheese (optional)
  • 4 buns
  • 1 tbsp butter, for toasting
Toppings
  • pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato
  • ketchup, mustard, mayo
Simple Burger Sauce Optional
  • 1/3 mayo
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickles/relish
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of black pepper

Method
 

  1. Soak fries (optional but best). Place cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and dry very well with a towel.
  2. Roast fries. Heat oven to 450F. Toss dried fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings. Spread on a large sheet pan in a single layer (use two pans if crowded). Bake 18 minutes, flip, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more until deeply golden and crisp. Salt again to taste.
  3. Make burger sauce (optional). Stir sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  4. Shape patties. Divide beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook burgers. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked to your liking. Add cheese in the last minute and cover briefly to melt.
  6. Toast buns. Butter cut sides and toast in the skillet 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
  7. Assemble. Add sauce and toppings, then serve immediately with hot fries.

Notes

  • For the juiciest burgers, avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking.
  • If fries aren’t crisp yet, give them 3 to 5 more minutes—crispness happens at the end.
  • Fries reheat best in an air fryer or oven at 425F until crisp again.