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World's Easiest French Fries
Homemade french fries are easier to make than you think. This cold fry method uses less oil and makes crispy light, non-greasy deep fried potatoes that are perfect with burgers, hot dogs and more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 32 ounces peanut oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Set aside. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the potatoes into thin fries (about 1/3"-1/2" thick).
- Transfer the cut potatoes to the cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
- Swish the potatoes in the water with you hand and drain the water from the potatoes.
- Refill the bowl with cold water and rinse again. Use paper towels to pat the potatoes completely dry.
- Add the oil to a medium dutch oven and put the dried potatoes into the cold oil.
- Place the oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium-medium high. The oil will bubble briskly once it comes to temperature.
- Cook the potatoes for 25-30 minutes until crisp outside and tender inside, stirring occasionally every 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- Use a spider or slotted spoon to scoop out the fries and transfer them to the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the fries with salt. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin C
19.4mg
(22%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.