4.6 from 24 votes
Easy Homemade French Fries
Skip store bough fries and make them at home
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed, dried, sides squared off, and cut lengthwise into ¼-inch by ¼-inch batons
- 6 cups peanut oil
Instructions
- 1. Combine the potatoes and the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Cook over high heat until oil has reached a rolling boil, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, without stirring, until potatoes are limp but exteriors are beginning to firm, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels.
- 2. Using tongs, stir potatoes, gently scraping up any that stick, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Using a skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer fries to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with salt (and pepper, if desired) and serve immediately.
- Note: Do not use sweet potatoes or russet potatoes; the starch content won't hold up to frying in this manner.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
1170mg
(33%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Vitamin C
32.3mg
(36%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
9.2mg
(51%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 32.3mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 9.2mg | 51% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.