5 from 3 votes
Homemade French Fries
Get restaurant-quality fries with this recipe that guarantees fluffy centers and crispy outsides!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 cups canola oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick fries. Keep them submerged in water to prevent browning.
- Rinse the cut fries in a colander under cold water for about 20 seconds to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, combine the fries with cold water, vinegar, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the fries are tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the fries and spread them out on a kitchen towel to dry and cool for 5 minutes. Pat the fries completely dry.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F. Make sure the fries have no water clinging to them or the oil could spatter. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt while they're still hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Sodium
1756mg
(73%)
Potassium
946mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1756mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 946mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.