Homemade French Fries
Ingredients
- 10 large russet potatoes
peeled and rinsed
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
can sub canola oil
- Salt
Directions
- 1
Slice the potatoes into ½ inch thick sticks. Using a French fry cutter makes this much easier.
- 2
Soak the potato slices in cold water for a minimum of one hour, and up to overnight. The longer, the better as this process removes the starch which makes for extra crispy fries.
- 3
Rinse the fries twice with cold water.
- 4
Lay the fries on paper towels or a clean dishcloth and pat them as dry as possible.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep fryer or dutch oven to 300 degrees F. You’ll need to fry in about six batches, begin with a quart of oil and add more as needed. Frying too many at once makes them less crispy.
- 6
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.
- 7
Place the cooked potatoes on a paper towel lined plate and fry the rest of the remaining batches.
- 8
Increase the heat to 400 degrees F and fry each batch a second time until they are crisp and golden-brown, about 5 minutes or so.
- 9
Remove them and place them on dry paper towels. Sprinkle with salt as soon as they come out.
- 10
Serve with ketchup or fry sauce and enjoy!
Homemade French Fries
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About this Recipe
Craving perfectly crispy, golden-brown french fries that outshine any fast-food joint? This recipe for homemade French fries will show you how to achieve that irresistible crunch right in your own kitchen.
The secret to truly exceptional homemade fries lies in harnessing the best attributes of classic russet potatoes and proper frying technique. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll unlock a fluffy interior and a shatteringly crisp exterior that's deeply satisfying.
Prepare for fries that are deeply golden, incredibly crisp on the outside, and wonderfully tender and potato-ey within. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a soft, warm center, perfectly seasoned with salt. This classic comfort food is surprisingly straightforward to master, rewarding you with restaurant-quality results that are pure potato perfection, ready to impress any fry enthusiast.
While simple salt is the ultimate seasoning for these classic fries, feel free to add a sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, or your favorite seasoned salt immediately after frying for an extra flavor boost. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be mixed with the salt. The substantial quantity of russet potatoes in this recipe makes it ideal for feeding a crowd, but it's easy to scale down if you're just cooking for a few.
These homemade fries are the ultimate side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack. Serve them hot and fresh for the best experience, perhaps alongside your favorite dipping sauces.