These are easy to make ahead of time and fry or bake in the oven for a quick snack or side dish idea!. All Rights Reserved. Cannot. I’ll definitely try it out soon. Awesome. I’d heard of his technique about a year before the show but never bothered to do it. 1. Turn heat onto medium-low, and let the potatoes cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep them from sticking together. Animal fat is the very best fat to cook french fries in. I’ll get back to you when the time is right. ‘Cause the bought stuff is just not good enough for these beauties. (professional series) I don’t think they sell it anymore. A few times a year he would make a big batch of fries and chili (even the ingredients are hard to find in Japan) and we’d have chili fries! Cut potatoes into evenly thick strips so the bake evenly and finish at the same time. Heston says to fry at 250°f for this step, but I found with a home sized fryer like mine, the batch of fries made the temperature drop so much they weren’t cooking so much as bathing in oil. You cannot under any circumstances create PERFECT french fries in the oven. Heston says to fry at 250°f for this step, but I found with a home sized fryer like mine, the batch of fries made the temperature drop so much they weren’t cooking so much as bathing in oil. @Lisa – I agree! Soak 2 to 3 hours. But any tfal should do. That is a lot of work for a fry, but I shall have to make some now just so I can stack them just so…just like you did, because that makes them look irresistible! Make milkshakes, French fries and of course hamburgers in your quest to the top of the restaurant business! 4. When double-frying, you fry the potatoes once at a lower temperature, then increase the heat and fry them a second time. You can create slightly healthier fries in the oven but they will NOT be considered, referred to or hailed as perfect. Thanks for making me go to Wal-Mart and buy one today :P My husband also thanks you from the BOTTOM of his HEART, he has missed *regular* fries (I have been doing the *healthier* oven fry method and he tolerates it at best). By starting in cold oil, the interior of the potato has time to cook and get to temperature before the outside starts to crisp. They were limp. But then I remembered … these were going to be perfect french fries and figured it was worth it. But who knows … ~ karen! Everyone else I hang with doesn’t know how to do crap. I have made them this way ever since. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the salt, sugar and cold water into a bowl and mix it well. When the cooking time is complete, stir the fries. ~ karen. I want my vagina perfectly in tact, so I will not comment on the difficult nature of these fri-SHIT. Line the french fries up in a single layer on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Cut the potatoes into medium sized fries slices. No more commenting from the iPad. Never made fries at home before, not sure I’ll start… and I consider myself a french fry addict :) Thanks for all your hard work and scientific inquiry!!! ~ karen, Oh my GOSH! Select the Airfry setting (400° F/205° C for 18 mins.). Place in pot of cold, heavily salted water. ;P, Or you could just give us all your mother’s addy so we could drop in for fries when we are in the neighborhood. ~ karen. That being said, we can see an interesting piece in the data we were able to salvage from the boilover. Much easier and quicker too! But, my family gobbles them up, perfect or not. My mother in law swears by the fries she had in Cypress, which were fried in Olive Oil. Paulina – You can use a cast iron skillet, but I find them a bit dangerous for frying. The potatoes matters, the fat also – it has to be vegetable. Thanks! It just has to form a crust. The fries are ready when they are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Also, this will decrease the heat of the oil, giving you an effective frying temperature of 325-350 which is good. Do you need Help? These french fries are the ones that I grew up on, but in the age of convenience, I just don’t make them very often. Aifryer French Fries are perfect for RV Kitchen cooking. I don’t think they sell it anymore, but my guess is another TFal would work. :) She obviously knew perfect. I really do think you could kick my ass. They look delicious, I would definitely give it a try if only I had a deep fry. Lisa – Well … it’s definitely not a post on how to make the easiest french fry. :), I guess I’m gonna have to go re-buy that deep fryer! Once all the potatoes have been fried at 300 degrees F, turn up heat to 400 degrees F. When the oil's hot, start frying the potatoes in batches again, cooking until the fries are golden and crisp. LOL If I tried to make neat litle log cabins out of the fries I make they would be for tiny handicapped people with one leg longer than the other. Drain and run under cool water. ), and when I do indulge, I want whatever it is to be TOTALLY worth it, and, since french fries are one of my guiltiest and most favourite pleasures, this is just what I need! – Drop the raw fresh sliced potatoes into the cold oil So, what is it, are you a peanut, canola, vegetable, shortening or olive oil kinda gal? Tips for the Best Oven Baked French Fries. Hope for the spleen. ~ karen! LOL. You should be able to pick up one of the fries without it breaking in half. Put the fries in the bowl and let them stay in there for 10-15 mins. @HomemadeRecipesfromScratch cooking … And, I really do love all the great things I learn from you. and BTW there was a McDonalds ad at the bottom of the blog!!!! 3. So you wanna know how to make perfect French Fries, do you? Different chefs have different favourites in terms of potato varieties, but since most of us live in places where grocery stores carry “baking potatoes” as opposed to “Kennebec variety baking potatoes”, I’ll stick with telling you to use whatever baking potato you can find. 4. (^-^). Here is an abridged version of how to make a “perfect” french fry (to my standards anyhow). ~ karen. I have been using crisco and been happy with the results. Perfect fries don’t have skin, because the skin won’t get crispy the way we need it to. Do you have a recipe for homemade ketchup? Cut potatoes into sticks by cutting each potato in 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. I had to stop reading the comments because I was getting truly annoyed. ~ karen! Dry and cool fries in fridge, convection oven or with hairdryer until leathery. Not even because I value my vag. How is the front yard garden project going??? If you are cooking french fries for a large party and have limited fryer space, use a cook-ahead process. French fries #Frenchfries #Potato #Fingerchips #potatorecipes #Snacks #easySnacksrecipes #kidssnacks Ingredients Potato - 3 nos Oil for deep frying To make Spice mix Chili Powder - 1/2 Tsp Salt - 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder - 1/2 Tsp Method: 1. As limp things often are. I will tell you now, that I have tried every method, potato and oil temperature known to mankind in my quest to create THE PERFECT FRENCH FRY. So did I. I saw this article in Wired a while back http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/02/ff_myhrvold/all/1, which mentions the thrice cooked fries you speak of. I can’t wait to try this! Peel your potatoes. Monitor your boiling fries. The whole process would take hours, but it was always worth it. Best way to get a great FF. Hmmm. I don’t remember why she did them that way but she wrapped them up and put them in the fridge for maybe an hour or so. In 3 or 4 batches, fry the … I’m confused. Dry the fries with paper towels until they are properly dried. Ooooookay folks. Homemade fried potatoes recipes - how to make fries at home. Off with the skin! Soaking, pre-cooking, twice frying… Maybe. That’s all! How Long To Cook Frozen French Fries In The Air Fryer. How to make French fries in the oven? French fries #Frenchfries #Potato #Fingerchips #potatorecipes #Snacks #easySnacksrecipes #kidssnacks Ingredients Potato - 3 nos Oil for deep frying To make Spice mix Chili Powder - 1/2 Tsp Salt - 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder - 1/2 Tsp Method: 1. And since most of the oil absorption happens between the double frying of fries, they are lower in fat by ⅓. I promise to try if you tell me what kind of deep frier you have!! Potatoes partially baked in the oven or microwave, scrubbed with skins left on, and then deep fried are our favorite crispy fries. Yeah. Figured it was a lotta work for a fry. These are easy to make ahead of time and fry or bake in the oven for a quick snack or side dish idea!. ~ karen. Once the fries are dry and cold, fry at 325°f until a crust forms. Your email address will not be published. Press the Start Button to begin the cooking cycle. Fry at 325°f until a crust forms but no colour. First, the cut potatoes are cooked for 5 to 7 minutes in 325 … Once the outsides start fraying away and they are able to break pretty easily (Some will break on their own) Take them out and strain them. I know everything you said not to do. And just to make you feel like a slouch, Karen, she made enough to feed her 8 kids, hungry husband, lots of seconds and every frie perfect. I’ve got to tell ya, I make OVEN fries with the skins ON and LOVE them. Well now that you know the best oil for french fries and ideal temperature for frying it, here are two easy recipes to make golden and crispy french fries. Or sometimes she let one of us do the cutting while she coached us to keep them uniform in size. The most classic shape is the stick shape but we can cut potatoes in many different ways … I'm French so I'll admit I know a bit about French fries - although they're definitely a Belgian specialty, really. Just because no one would go to the effort if it was not worth the result. Does it heat the oil hot enough to actually fry? This one is an older model TFal. Drain, season, and serve. Thanks for all of your experimentation! Hand cut. These French fries come out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender on the inside. Cook for 2 minutes, then fry. The outer shell is crispy and crunchy, while the inside of the fry is hot, fluffy and salty. Munchkin Fun is Florida’s largest digital parenting publication. You’ll need baking potatoes and a deep fryer plus a pot of cold, salted water. Recipes and laughter–perfect combo that made my evening. Thanks Karen! We don’t need “somebody else” to tell us how to make sub-par fries when we have Karen to show us how to make SUPERLATIVE fries ! Fry the potatoes … Dang. Step Five: Once all the french fries have been par-cooked, turn your heat up and heat the oil to around 350 Degrees F, or just a little bit higher than the setting you had the oil at before. I’m even wearing rubber gloves and a lab coat. Now, wash the potatoes under running water till they are squeaky clean. 4. Homemade French Fries Recipes. In all that time I  had never succeeded in creating the perfect chip at home. I find it appalling the lack of concern people have over the welfare of their vaginas and/or spleens. Baked French fries are so easy to make with only a few potatoes, some oil and one pan! BUT I am taking much more time reading the post to see who will be punched in the vagina….Whaaaaa. and Preheat your deep fryer to 375 degrees. That’s why we’d say to save this recipe for the weekend when you can have fun making it and take the time you need to do it right. That’s why we’d say to save this recipe for the weekend when you can have fun making it and take the time you need to do it right. Spray fry basket with baking spray, add uncooked sliced fries to the basket. I don’t have a picture, however. 5. This is NOT a post on how to make easy french fries. :) Glad you can confirm it though. They’re the driest. Just remember four things. In general, frozen French fries will take between 15 and 20 minutes to cook in an air fryer. The best french fries I have ever had came from Didier in Toronto. 8. Back in the 80’s , I worked for Chili’s . Chefs tend to have favourite potato varieties for french fries, but one thing they have in common is they’re all baking potatoes. Set aside. LOVE the way they look! This will not create the perfect french fry. And it wasn’t that great anyway. I am curious to hear your preferred oil? French Fries for President! Place strips in a bowl and add cool water to cover the potatoes. Press the Start Button to begin the cooking cycle. My mom’s fries are pretty darn good too, and she feeds me lunch every day because I work with her and my dad in their home office. Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of garlic salt; 2 ½ pounds of russet potatoes, peeled ♦  The second way people try to make fries is by getting fancy and twice cooking the french fries. Fry the first batch of potato strips – initially for just 3 minutes – keeping the burner on high to maintain the 325 degree temperature. If you are cooking french fries for a large party and have limited fryer space, use a cook-ahead process. Shake out oil and cool in refrigerator. Love this post Karen! ~ karen. Put them in your deep fryer. THIS POST WAS LAST UPDATED: May 8th, 2020. Step Six: Place a batch of the par-cooked french fries … Dry the fries with paper towels until they are properly dried. Refrigerate until cool. 8. We are Amazon Associates and earn from qualifying purchases. Look at that! As much as I’d go out and buy a deep fryer, my partner would murder me which is much worse than the punch. 1. Then I won’t even feel guilty! Karen dear, ( how can I say this) – you CARE. ~ karen, Yum yum yum, delicious fries…that is all. You warned ’em. Hope for the spleen, Lisa. enjoy! DIRECTIONS. It is like a one-step only double frying of French fries. This is the secret to perfectly delicious French fries! They were fried in DUCK fat. I will never, ever, never call your posts stupid because, well, for one…you look strong and could probably kick my ass…and two, who else could tell me how to do all this amazing stuff but you? (We fry the strips in small batches so that the temperature of the oil stays consistent as you add the potatoes.) View this video about how to make easy homemade French fries from potatoes in the pan and get crispy fries in a very simple way! Be sure to try my Beer Battered Onion Rings next. Place sticks in a large bowl and cover wit I made french fries tonight:-Russet potato-Cut into approx. ~ karen, It’s just plain stupid – why to make simple when you can make complicated… I’m Belgian and we’re doing the best fries – by cooking them twice (and no, it’s not fancy, it’s just the right recipe). Ingredients 5 pounds russet potatoes Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying Sea salt Directions Peel and rinse the potatoes Cut potatoes into sticks by cutting each potato in 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. The technique makes the perfect french fry. There are a few secrets to making perfectly crispy French fries at home. Step Five: Once all the french fries have been par-cooked, turn your heat up and heat the oil to around 350 Degrees F, or just a little bit higher than the setting you had the oil at before. Required fields are marked *. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic … ; Soak potatoes in warm water to remove excess … I haven’t tried Sunflower. And it is. I’m going to have to make these just so that I can have a reason to read this again & so that I can stack those fries! You are a woman after my own heart. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/219634/chef-johns-french-fries Remove the fries from the oil, and place on … Cooking french fries takes time, a little skill, and patience. Take the French fries from the paper towel and place them back into the deep fryer for another 3 minutes, or until golden brown. ~ karen. I do. Cut potatoes into evenly thick strips so the bake evenly and finish at the same time. Well now that you know the best oil for french fries and ideal temperature for frying it, here are two easy recipes to make golden and crispy french fries. It just has to form a crust. Remove the fully cooked French fries form the deep fryer and allow to drain on a clean paper towel for a second time. Praise the Lard! If you want to make perfect french fries, you need to use a method made popular by The Fat Duck’s Heston Blumenthal. And also that people should learn to spell. Thought that was funny!!! It’s a win-win kinda thing. We help over 175,000 families find fun things to with their kids every week. However, I’ve recently been using Sunflower Oil. Homemade French Fries Recipes. And doing various other tough, strong things. (Parchment paper is a MUST. If a single one of you complains this is too much work I’m going to punch you in the vagina. Press the Start Button to begin the cooking cycle. Heston says to fry at 250°f for this step, but I found with a home sized fryer like mine, the batch of fries made the temperature drop so much they weren’t cooking … fry and THE PERFECT FRY. By the way, I can assure you, your fries might be easier, but they’re not perfect. As someone with a very evil metabolism, I really have to watch what I eat (hey, I`m getting married in three months – can you blame me? Spellcheck. My favorite fries are ones I don’t have to cook myself. Matthew – I’m familiar with that method. Thanks for this new (to me) technique. And I believe this is the perfect fry. xoxo I had one …..long time ago….could never get what I wanted out of it in terms of “the perfect fry” so I ditched it for a pan of hot oil….which of course made very soggy fries! Fan-effing-tastic. Can you mail me some french fries next time you make em? http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-how-to-make-perfect-mcdonalds-style-french-fries.html, http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/02/ff_myhrvold/all/1. Wow….now I’m just hungry for fries and it’s 7 a.m. I don’t even care anymore if I make those yummy looking fries :). After the soak, place the potatoes on a clean dish towel and pat them dry. Bring to boil. But they’re not perfect french fries. Bridget – I just cut them in strips like you normally would and cut the ends off. But it’s really true, guys: to get perfectly golden french fries that are soft in the middle and crisp on the surface, plunging potatoes straight into oil just doesn’t work. Remember, you do need to preheat the fryer for best results. Tina – Thank you for your generous offer. But even without those extra steps (which might even be necessary at all), it is possible to make crisp French fries at home. This is very similar to the process that we used . (The hard boiling of the fries destroys the outer layer, turning it to an irregular shape, which increases surface area, which is good!). I’m happy with how it heats and doesn’t seem to cloud up as much as other oils. French Fries? (Most confusing bunch of replies ever on this one though!). The best fries are double-fried, first at a lower temperature to cook them through, then again in hotter oil to crisp them up to golden perfection. I’ll do jumping jacks while they cool in the fridge. Hey CatFauve! The most classic shape is the stick shape but we can cut potatoes in many different ways also depending on the occasion. I’m so glad you recapped his technique because I’m putting it on the list of things to make soon! If ONLY for that! My husband’s family is originally from Chicago, so if you be needin to take out a contract on your vag-hits, you know who to call. :). That being said, we can see an interesting piece in the data we were able to salvage from the boilover. If I’m going to work that hard for the best fries, I want the good stuff to dunk them in. And unappealing. Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of garlic salt; 2 ½ pounds of russet potatoes, peeled The surface should be dry and leathery. Carefully add a handful of the potato strips to the hot oil being careful not to splash your hand with the hot oil. Wash and peel the potatoes 2. You’ll have to excuse me now while I teach my kung fu class. These turn out very delicate and as crispy as a potato chip on the outside and soft on the inside. ~ karen! Easy homemade French fries from potatoes or fried potatoes recipe to learn how to make fries at home with simple ingredients like raw potatoes and oil. Baked French fries are so easy to make with only a few potatoes, some oil and one pan! My Mom makes the best French fries I have ever tasted. My two older kids were telling my twins, who are about 6 years younger, how we “always” use to make homemade french fries in our old house. But it sounds like an awful lot of work. First cooking them in oil, taking them out to cool. Other potatoes will be too waxy. i have also tried this method but it really work .so its really good thank you very much. Toooo funny. Munchkin Fun | Munchkin Fun At Home | Munchkin Blue, about | info@munchkinfun.com | 888-982-8618. – Eat. Let em go until they are golden on the outside, strain, salt, and enjoy :). ;) ~ karen! The goal is to ensure that the center of the fries are fully cooked before the outsides get too brown. 5. Cooking french fries takes time, a little skill, and patience. I'm French so I'll admit I know a bit about French fries - although they're definitely a Belgian specialty, really. ~ karen. Bless her soul. I had several that did not, and now it seems I will need to buy one if I am going to make perfect fries. I made em pretty for their picture. 7. I’ll have to take your word for how great yours are. A baking potato has the right amount of starch and moisture to make a good french fry. Shoot – now I want some and I do not have a deep fryer. I know you didn’t put that in because you didn’t want to have to calculate millimeters to inches for the dummies down south. Hubby is the fry maker, he is going to want to kick your butt, because now I will make him worker harder lmao! Fry again at 385°f until golden and crispy. I am a fries-hund and I will definably be trying this method, and I know my spleen and vagina will be thanking me for it. They will be cooked, but not falling apart. When the cooking time is complete, sprinkle the fries … Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels. Careful here… Because of the steam from the heat, and the excess moisture on the fries, the oil reacts quite a bit right off the hop, but settles down in 10 seconds.. so slowly drop em into the fryer. Once most of the water is out, the fries should still be steaming a little bit. I think you’ll like the results of the thrice cooked fries better. Do tell please. When double-frying, you fry the potatoes once at a lower temperature, then increase the heat and fry them a second time. Yours look awesome! Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. ~ karen! When the cooking time is complete, stir the fries. I think Tina should get a medal for her offer. 1. 5. They’re a distant, gussied up relative. That’s it. Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy pot to 300 degrees. Everyone’s vbest freendd. You just want to start the cooking process. ; You probably cut your own hair, don’t you. 5. Thanks so much for coming to my website and calling my posts stupid! Place sticks in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Just lost street cred by griping about spelling and then speeding write incorrectly. Ingredients 5 pounds russet potatoes Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying Sea salt Directions Peel and rinse the potatoes Cut potatoes into sticks by cutting each potato in 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. Select the Airfry setting (400° F/205° C for 18 mins.). Pam – No need to thank me if you already knew! These French fries come out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender on the inside. ; Bake at a high temperature. Are those hand cutted? Some think it’s because the potatoes have been prepared and treated using some special technique. YOU GO, GIRL !!! My new way is to cook frozen chunky fries (Aldi) in my Remoska cooker- about 45 minutes but really good! Allow them to soak, 2 to 3 hours. I’m always looking for a better at-home fry recipe. So I was wondering what kind of fryer is that one you have? Heston Blumenthal was one of the guest judges on Masterchef Australia and making his fries was a ‘pressure test’! Hold the fries above the surface of the pan for a few seconds to shake off the excess oil and transfer to a tray lined with paper towels. Cover with foil for the first 5 minutes of baking.