French Fries Recipe
French Fries are crispy, golden potato strips made using the double-fry method for the perfect balance of crunch and softness.
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes russet or starchy potatoes are the best ones
- Salt to taste
- Water for soaking
- For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
Optional Seasonings
- ½ tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Chilli flakes
- ½ tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Peri-peri seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cheese powder (optional)
Instructions
- The potatoes must be washed, peeled, and then cut into the same round shape so they are not too thin to cook or too thick to cook.
- To prevent excessive starch that is lost, cut potatoes are moistened in water at least 30 minutes before peeling to drain all the starch and make the potatoes crispy.
- Peel the potatoes, rinse and dry well using a kitchen towel.
- Place the potatoes in medium-hot oil and cook it approximately 45 minutes or so till they are cooked but not browned, then remove them and leave them to cool down fully.
- It is then rinsed once more in hot oil until the potatoes are golden-brown and crispy, then removed and dried using paper towels.
- Salt and sprinkle the hot fries with any other favorite seasoning that one desires.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for best results.
- Double frying ensures crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan.