french fries
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these are better than the ones from the fast food restaurants...
prep time
5 Min
cook time
12 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large russets or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into french fries
- 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) vegetable oil, or as needed
- ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
How To Make french fries
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Step 1Using a mandolin or by hand, cut potatoes evenly. Fill up a large bowl with cold water and add potatoes, tossing them around to release the starch. Empty the bowl and refill it again with cold water; toss and refill one more time.
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Step 2Transfer the bowl to the fridge and chill for 2 hours and up to 24 hours for extra-crispy fries.
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Step 3A couple hours later, drain potatoes in a colander; let them sit for 15 minutes.
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Step 4Place a clean towel on a cutting board and drop the potatoes on it. Using paper towels, pat the potatoes dry; set aside.
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Step 5In a Dutch oven, heat oil until it reaches 300ºF.
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Step 6Working in batches, blanch fries for 2 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness.
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Step 7Using a spider strainer or slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels; cool while working with the others.
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Step 8Increase oil temperature to 375ºF. Add blanched potatoes (the temperature will drop) and fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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Step 9Scoop fries up and transfer them to a clean baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
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Step 10Transfer the fries to a large bowl and season with salt to taste.
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Culture:
French
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Deep Fry
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#comfort-food
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