Here’s the deal: there is ONE correct way to make fries. You have to deep fry them. Twice. And before that, you have to soak them in ice water. For hours. I know! It’s ridiculous.
Yes, it’s worth the trouble. And for a mere couple dollars worth of potatoes, you’ll have a pile of golden brown, crispy fries. Waistline, beware.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
how to cut potatoes for fries
Make sure your potatoes are scrubbed very clean. We will be eating the outside of them.
Then we cut just cut them into French fry shapes. First, cut the ends off so the two short sides are flat. Cut them into 1/4 inch slices, then strips. This takes a few minutes of work, but it’s not hard.
But there’s another way to do this too!
❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- The one true method. Of all the things that should be easy but are actually hard, fries are number one. And hard isn’t exactly the right word, either. The issue is this: there is ONE correct way to make fries. You have deep fry them. Twice. And before that, you have to soak them in ice water. For hours. I know! It’s totally ridiculous. But if you can just accept that, life will be easier.
- Super frugal. A bag of frozen fries will cost over three dollars at the store. A few russet potatoes? Under a dollar.
- The perfect side for any other deep-fried food. If you have your deep fryer filled and hot, throwing fries in there is no big deal.
This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll find the full measurements and instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of the page.
You’ll need the following for this recipeL
- French fry cutter (optional)
- Vegetable scrub brush
- A deep fryer! (or you can deep fry in a Dutch Oven and use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature)
How to Cook French Fries in a Deep Fryer
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