Description
Learn how to make the perfect crispy French fries at home with this easy recipe. These fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like your favorite restaurant fries. Follow these step-by-step instructions for a delicious snack or side dish!
Ingredients
Units
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Potatoes:
- 1 kg / 2 lb floury potatoes (such as Russet/Idaho)
Other:
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 litre canola or vegetable oil
- Seasoning of choice (salt, shaker fries seasoning, rosemary salt, nori salt)
Instructions
- Cut: Peel and cut potatoes into 6 mm / 1/4″ French fries.
- Rinse: Rinse potatoes under tap water for 15 – 20 seconds.
- Simmer: Boil potatoes with water, vinegar, and salt for 10 minutes.
- Dry: Steam dry fries for 5 minutes on trays.
- Pot: Heat oil in a pot.
- Fry #1: Fry first batch of potatoes in oil for 50 seconds.
- Fry #2: Cool fries, then fry for 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Season & serve: Sprinkle with seasoning and toss before serving.
Notes
- Choose floury potatoes for best results.
- Use vinegar to prevent potatoes from turning mushy.
- Adjust salt based on preference.
- Simmering removes excess sugar for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
