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French Fries

French Fries

by Nabeela Kauser
Discover the rich world of French fries, the universally loved snack, and dive into the art of preparing them. Experience the crunch and taste like never before as you learn the proper steps to achieve the perfect fry at home. 
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Potatoes Maris Piper
  • Vegetable Oil For frying

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm thick sticks.
  • Put them in a bowl with cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove the remaining starch from the potatoes.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a colander and rinse throughly with cold water.
  • Drain the fries and pat the dry with a paper towel.
  • In a large bowl add the oil and heat to 150C (300F).
  • Fry the fries for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Drain with a paper towel.
  • Increase the heat to 180C (356F).
  • Fry the fries again for 2-3 minutes until they become crisp.
  • Drain on a paper towel.
  • Season fries with sea salt and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 1053mgFibre: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chips, Crispy, Food, Fries, McDonalds, Recipe
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