Perfect Baked Fries

• 3 medium russet potatoes (1-3/4lb)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• pinch of onion powder
• pink of garlic powder
• Kosher salt

Position oven rack into top third of oven and preheat to 450 degrees. Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Toss with the olive oil, cayenne, onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Use a rubber spatula to scrape any oil from the bowl over the potatoes. Bake, turning once, until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt.