How to Make Crispy Homemade French Fries Simple Recipe
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love French fries? They are one of the most popular dishes in the world. It’s probably because they are so delicious and easy to make.
Luckily, there are several methods to make fries, whether you want them to be crispy or soft. In this article, I’ll show you how to make crispy homemade fries from scratch.
How Do You Make Homemade French Fries?
Russet potatoes are sliced into strips and soaked in water to begin this recipe. The water aids in the removal of any extra starch, resulting in crispier fries. The potatoes are fried twice in a saucepan of oil, once at a lower temperature and then at a higher temperature. Serve with a pinch of salt and pepper, and enjoy.
Homemade french fries are created from potatoes that have been sliced into sticks and deep fried till golden brown, then seasoned. Homemade fries are far superior than anything you'll find in a restaurant, and they're also a lot of fun to cook.
Ingredients:
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- Cold water
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Peel the potatoes, then, cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut each piece into sticks. Each stick should be about 1cm (1/2-inch) thick.
- Rinse potatoes under cold water, then place potatoes in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 30 minutes.
- Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275-300F (135-150C).
- Gently add the potatoes to the oil, in batches, and fry for about 3-5 minutes, until soft, but not golden, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel. Let cool.
- At this stage you can freeze the potatoes and keep them until ready for use.
- Heat oil to 400F (200C). Fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from oil, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with ketchup and mayonnaise.
Serve Your Homemade French Fries
Stack the prepared French fries onto a tray or into a dish to serve. Consider serving them on a sheet of brown butcher paper in the middle of the table if you've made a particularly large batch for a crowd—a it's lot of fun. Serve the fries with a sprinkle of salt and your choice of dipping sauces while they're still warm, regardless of how you serve them.
Why Soak Potatoes for French Fries?
Starch makes things crumbly and soft, and we want our fries to be sturdy and crisp. The starch in potatoes can be removed by soaking them in cold water.
Soak them for at least one hour, or s long as overnight.. It's best if you can soak them for as long as possible. While they soak, keep them in the fridge.
Best Oil Temperature For Frying
- Fry the potatoes at 300° F for 5-6 minutes, allowing the potato's middle to cook.
- Fry them again at 400° F degrees until the outside is crispy and golden.
Best Potatoes for Homemade Fries
The best potatoes to use are russets. They don't contain as much water inside because they're dense, so they get extra crispy.
Potatoes that are waxy are the worst. Red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, and young potatoes are among them. They're high in moisture, and as the water evaporates, they'll turn hollow when cooked.
What's a good flavour enhancer for homemade french fries?
To make this meal more personal, you can season your fries with a variety of seasonings.
- Jerk Fries: Combine 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper with 1/2 teaspoon sugar, allspice, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon cumin, cinnamon, and garlic powder for a Caribbean flavor.
- Garlic Butter: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons chopped parsley.
- Cajun Fries: Use a Cajun spice blend or make your own by mixing one teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, and salt with a half teaspoon each of black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
- Mexican Fries: Combine one teaspoon each of chili powder, paprika, salt, and cumin, as well as half a teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a mixing bowl. You can use store-bought taco seasoning if you don't want to prepare your own spice.
How to cut french fries
Using a dedicated french fry cutter is the simplest way to cut french fries. These exist in a variety of sizes and costs, but a small fry cutting blade may be had for a reasonable price. Another approach is to slice each potato horizontally into even slices, then cut those pieces horizontally down to produce potato matchsticks. You can make thick or thin fries out of your potatoes, depending on your preference. Just keep in mind that thicker fries will take a little longer to cook.
Homemade sauces for French Fries
What Is the Best Oil for French Fries?
There are several different types of oil that can be used to make french fries. Choose an oil that has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, and safflower oil are all excellent choices. I usually cook with either vegetable or peanut oil.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
- To Make Ahead: The potatoes can be cut and soaked for up to 3 hours before baking.
- To Freeze: Baked french fries can be frozen in a freezer safe bag for up to two months. To reheat, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until heated.
