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homemade french fries
French Fries
Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
Yes, you CAN make perfectly crispy French Fries right at home! Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to make hot, delicious, crispy taters every time.
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Prep Time 1 day 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 50 minutes
Course dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 179 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 deep fry thermometor
Ingredients
  
  • 2 lbs baking potatoes about 3 - 4 potatoes
  • 1 liter vegetable or canola oil
  • salt or other seasoning we like Lowry's Seasoning Salt
Recipe Instructions
 
  • Cut potatoes into ¼ - ½ inch thick sticks. Place the cut potatoes in a large glass bowl and fill with water. Swoosh the potatoes around in the water, and holding onto the potatoes drain the water (the water should be cloudy from the starch).
  • Refill the bowl with fresh cold water so the potatoes are covered. Soak for at least one hour, or refrigerated overnight (the longer the better).
  • When you're ready to make, drain the water and put the potato slices on a clean dish towel. Pat as dry as possible.
  • Heat your oil in a deep fryer or dutch oven until the temperature reached 300℉. Separate your potatoes into 3 - 4 batches (you don't want to fry them all at once and crowd the pot).
  • Fry #1. Use a slotted spoon to add the potatoes to the oil and fry for about 5-6 minutes. The oil should bubble lightly, we’re only heating the potatoes, we don’t want them to crisp yet.
  • Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. Fry the remaining batches.
  • Fry #2. Increase the heat so the oil reaches 400℉. Fry each batch until they are crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and place on a paper-towel lined plate or a drying rack.
  • Place the hot fries in a bowl and toss in salt, Lowry's, or other seasoning. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword french fries, homemade french fries
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