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Perfect Homemade French Fries

Now you can make restaurant-quality french fries in your very own kitchen! If you don't have a deep-fryer, simply get a large sturdy pot (a Dutch oven works well) and add a couple of inches of oil, and use a candy thermometer to maintain the correct temperature. And then fry in 2 stages!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes large or medium sized
  • peanut oil or vegetable or canola, enough to fill 3-inches of vessel
  • kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry the potatoes and then using a mandolin, or a large knife, cut (julienne) into ⅜-inch strips.
  2. Place the cut potatoes into a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the potatoes and dry them completely with a towel.
  4. Heat the oil to 330°F.
  5. Using a fry basket, or a metal spatula, carefully lower the cut potatoes into the oil and fry for 2 minutes. You will probably need to do this in batches.
  6. Increase the oil temperature to 365°F. Fry the partially cooked potatoes again until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully remove the fries with a fry basket or spatula and shake off excess oil, turn the fries onto a plate lined with paper towels. Fry the remaining fries following the same process.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and serve at once.

Notes

  • If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a large Dutch oven (or heavy pot) using a candy thermometer to maintain the correct temperature.
  • The first round of frying of the potatoes can be done up to several hours before serving.  You will want to serve the fries after the 2nd fry immediately.
  • You can use vegetable oil, shortening, or canola oil in place of peanut oil.  Although, we recommend peanut oil for best results.  Do NOT use olive oil.
  • Soak the uncooked potatoes for 30 minutes in an ice bath.  They can soak longer, but you'll need to keep them in the fridge while they soak.  Don't soak for longer than 3 hours. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 1016mg (29%) Fiber 6g (24%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 1016mg 22%
Fiber 6g 24%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 8mg 44%

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