McDonald's Style French Fries
32Min
4Servings
365Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendly
#fried#potato#fast food#snack
Equipment
Chef's knife
Cutting board
Vegetable peeler
Deep pot or fryer
Stove
Tongs
Plate or tray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
russet potatoes (peeled, cut into strips)
1 kg
vegetable oil
1000 ml
salt
10 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the potatoes
Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into uniform strips approximately 1 cm thick.
10 min
Cut potatoes to uniform thickness for even cooking
2
First fry (blanching)
Heat oil to 160°C and fry potatoes for 6-7 minutes until soft but not golden.
7 minMedium heattimer 7 min
Don't overcrowd the fryer - work in batches
3
Rest the fries
Remove fries from oil and let them rest for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
10 mintimer 10 min
4
Second fry (crisping)
Increase oil temperature to 190°C and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
3 minHigh heattimer 3 min
Watch carefully - they cook quickly at this temperature
5
Season and serve
Drain excess oil and immediately season with salt while hot.
2 min
Season immediately while fries are hot for best salt adhesion
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 200°C for 10 minutes or air fryer 180°C for 5 minutes
Best eaten fresh. Reheated fries won't be as crispy as freshly made
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