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Crispy Thin French Fries (Fast Food Style)
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Crispy Thin French Fries (Fast Food Style)

Crispy Thin French Fries (Fast Food Style) is the perfect crisp and tender side with great flavor. Made with 5 ingredients - try these today!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potato about 2 pounds
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar distilled
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 quarts peanut oil

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water.
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4" by 1/4" batons and immediately add to the cold water.
  3. In a large pot add the potatoes, water, vinegar and salt on high heat.
  4. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. With a large slotted spoon remove the potatoes carefully and spread in a single layer on a cooling rack until they dry, about 10 minutes.
  6. Rinse the large pot and dry well.
  7. Add 3 inches of vegetable oil on high heat.
  8. Heat oil to 400 degrees.
  9. Add half the french fries and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Remove to cooling rack.
  11. Fry the second batch when the heat rises back up to 400 degrees.
  12. Fry for 1 minute then remove carefully and place on cooling rack and turn off the heat.
  13. Let fries cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  14. Heat oil back up to 400 degrees and do a second fry in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 1765mg (74%) Potassium 770mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 1765mg 74%
Potassium 770mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.