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Shoestring French Fries
Shoestring Fries are the perfect remedy for when you're craving a pile of crispy-crunchy fries! They're crispy and lighter-than-air!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 762 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes , about 6 medium potatoes
- 2 cups vegetable oil , divided
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt , or to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick fries. The easiest way to do this is using a french fry cutter or a small mandoline.
- In a large colander, rinse the potatoes for about 10-15 seconds under cold water.
- Dry with paper towels or a clean dish cloth.
- Heat your oil in your pot to 325 degrees using an oil thermometer.
- Add the fries but make sure you don't overcrowd your pan.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes (no browning yet) and drain on a brown paper bag.
- Once all the fries are done with their first dip in the oil, start the second round of frying.
- Fry them the second time for an additional 1-2 minutes, until they're browned and crispy.
- Season while hot with kosher salt and any other flavorings you want. Old bay seasoning is popular or even a cajun blend.
- If you're making ahead for a crowd, you can heat them in the oven at 325 degrees for 5-7 minutes to crisp them back up.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
762kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
73g
(112%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
42g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Sodium
1170mg
(49%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 762
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 762kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 42g | 247% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.