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Pommes Frites
Pommes Frites are crispy, crunchy, salty, potato-y goodness. What are frites? Let me be the first to tell you they also go by French Fries!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 2 quarts peanut oil
- 4 large baking potatoes Russet or Idaho work best here
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and slice into fry shapes.
- Place potatoes into a bowl of very cold water and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes.* Drain, rinse and pat VERY dry with paper towels.
- Heat peanut oil to 300° F. Fry potatoes until tender on the inside but not brown. Drain on fresh paper towels.
- Increase oil temperature to 400° F and cook fries in batches until brown and crispy. Place onto fresh paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *If making ahead, you can let the potatoes soak in the water and in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
1759mg
(50%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Vitamin C
48.6mg
(54%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
13.8mg
(77%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1759mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 48.6mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 13.8mg | 77% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.