Deep-Fried French Fries
Deep-fried French fries are easier than you might think! These fries are soaked and then fried twice - once at a low temperature and then the second time at a high temperature.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes, russets or Idaho baking potatoes
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Salt, or a spicy seasoning salt, if desired
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes. Cut a potato vertically into 1/2-inch wide slices. Lay each slice flat and cut them into 1/2-inch sticks. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Fill a large bowl with ice-cold water and put the potato sticks in the water. Set aside to soak for about 1 hour or up to 3 hours. If it will be longer than 2 to 3 hours, put the bowl in the fridge.
- Heat the vegetable oil to 300 F.
- Remove the potatoes to paper towels and blot them to dry.
- Fry the potatoes in about 3 batches for about 5 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
- Remove the potatoes to dry paper towels.
- Increase the heat to 375 F.
- Again, fry the potatoes in 3 or 4 batches. Cook until the fries are golden brown and crisp. Remove the fries to paper towels to drain.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve hot or transfer them to a 200 F oven to keep warm for up to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 955mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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