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Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries
Seasoned fries made with a rich homemade batter and seasoned with garlic and paprika; use this clever recipe to make super crispy French fries everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ poundsrusset potatoes, peeled
- 1 cupvegetable oil for frying
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoongarlic salt
- 1 teaspoononion salt
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ cupwater, or as needed
Directions
- 1
Slice potatoes into French fries and place them into a large bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
While the oil is heating, sift flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and salt into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water to make a slightly thick batter that can be drizzled from a spoon.
- 4
Drain fries and pat dry; dip into the batter one at a time.
- 5
Lower fries carefully into the hot oil in batches to prevent them from clumping together. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Drain fries on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!