Baked Fries

1) Preheat the oven to 475? F 2) Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl 3) Cover with hot water and soak for 20 minutes 4) Spread 4 Tbsp of oil in rimmed baking sheet, coating the bottom evenly and set aside 5)Drain the potatoes 6) Spread the potatoes out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels and press with additional towels until dry 7) Wipe out the empty bowl and dry completely 8) Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and salt and pepper 9) Place potatos in a single layer on the baking sheet 10) Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes 11) Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes 12) Using tongs or spatula to gently flip each potato wedge (keep in single layer) 13) Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes * Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning 14) Transfer fries to a paper-towel lined plate to drain grease 15) Season with additional salt and pepper to taste Enjoy!