Description
Homemade crispy french fries that deliver a crunchy exterior and fluffy interior, perfected with a double-fry method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900 g) russet potatoes
- Neutral oil for frying
- Fine salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1/4–1/2 inch sticks.
- Soak the cut potato sticks in cold water for 30–60 minutes.
- Dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Blanch in oil at 325°F (160°C) for about 4–6 minutes until tender but not colored. Drain and cool.
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2–4 minutes.
- Season with fine salt immediately and rest on a wire rack to maintain crispness.
Notes
For maximum crispness, use russet potatoes and ensure to dry them thoroughly before frying. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Double-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg