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Homemade French Fries

3 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 30MINS

Homemade French Fries

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3.5
4 ratings
You love french fries, right? Just close your eyes and imagine them. Perfectly crisp outside. Tender and light inside. That crunch when you bite into them — no soggy wannabes. For most of us the siren call of a side of fries is almost too magnetic to ignore.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com
You love french fries, right? Just close your eyes and imagine them. Perfectly crisp outside. Tender and light inside. That crunch when you bite into them — no soggy wannabes. For most of us the siren call of a side of fries is almost too magnetic to ignore.
30MINS
Total Time
$0.37
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Peanut Oil
as needed
Peanut Oil
about 1 quart, for frying
Kosher Salt
as needed
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
137
Fat
--
Protein
3.8 g
Carbs
32.5 g
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http://www.garlicandzest.com
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Set aside. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the Yukon Gold Potatoes (5) into thin fries (about 1/3 to 1/2-inch thick). Transfer the cut potatoes to the cold water.
step 1 Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Set aside. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the Yukon Gold Potatoes (5) into thin fries (about 1/3 to 1/2-inch thick). Transfer the cut potatoes to the cold water.
step 2
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.
step 2 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.
step 3
Use paper towels to pat the potatoes dry.
step 3 Use paper towels to pat the potatoes dry.
step 4
Add the Peanut Oil (as needed) to a medium dutch oven. Put the potatoes into the cold oil.
step 4 Add the Peanut Oil (as needed) to a medium dutch oven. Put the potatoes into the cold oil.
step 5
Place the oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium-medium high. The oil will bubble briskly once it comes to temperature.
step 5 Place the oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium-medium high. The oil will bubble briskly once it comes to temperature.
step 6
Cook the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes until crisp outside and tender inside, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
step 6 Cook the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes until crisp outside and tender inside, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
step 7
Use a spider or slotted spoon to scoop out the fries and transfer them to the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the fries with Kosher Salt (as needed).
step 7 Use a spider or slotted spoon to scoop out the fries and transfer them to the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the fries with Kosher Salt (as needed).
step 8
Serve warm with ketchup or dipping sauce of choice!
step 8 Serve warm with ketchup or dipping sauce of choice!
Tags
Appetizers
Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Potatoes
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Side Dish
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