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Crispy Homemade French Fries
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Crispy Homemade French Fries

51Min
4Servings
285Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyvegetarianvegan
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Vegetable peeler
Large bowl
Colander
Deep pot for frying
Stove
Kitchen tongs
Serving plate
Paper towels

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

potato (large, russet)

4 piece

sunflower oil (for frying)

500 ml

salt (fine)

2 tsp

Instructions

1

Prepare the potatoes

Wash and peel the potatoes thoroughly.

10 min
Use a sharp peeler to minimize waste
2

Cut into fries

Cut potatoes into uniform 1cm thick strips for even cooking.

10 min
Cut fries to uniform thickness for consistent cooking
3

Rinse the fries

Place cut fries in cold water and rinse thoroughly to remove excess starch.

5 min
Rinsing removes starch for crispier results
4

Heat the oil

Heat sunflower oil in a deep pot to 160°C for the first fry.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Test oil temperature with a small piece of potato - it should bubble gently
5

First fry (blanching)

Fry potatoes in batches for 5-6 minutes until soft but not colored.

6 minMedium heattimer 6 min
Don't overcrowd the pot - fry in batches
6

Rest the fries

Remove fries and let them rest for 10 minutes to cool slightly.

10 mintimer 10 min
This resting period is crucial for achieving extra crispiness
7

Heat oil for second fry

Increase oil temperature to 180°C for the final fry.

2 minMedium-high heattimer 2 min
Higher temperature creates the golden crispy exterior
8

Final fry for crispiness

Fry the potatoes again for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

3 minMedium-high heattimer 3 min
Watch carefully - they brown quickly at this temperature
9

Season and serve

Drain excess oil and immediately season with salt while hot.

2 min
Season immediately while hot for best salt adhesion

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @shriharicooking

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Air fryer 180°C for 3-4 minutes or oven 200°C for 8-10 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh. Frozen fries can be reheated directly from frozen. Store uncooked cut potatoes in water in fridge for up to 24 hours.

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