French fries should be easy to cook, but it does take a lot to consider when achieving the perfect fries! Good thing this homemade recipe on Crispy French Fries would come in handy for you and your next cravings.
While easy to find in fast food chains and stalls, nothing else could taste as best as the one cooked with the heart! Plus, you’re sure it’s hot and fresh before serving as a snack at the comforts of your own home!
Background
French Fries, or in some cases, known as finger chips, was originated from France. It was said that it was invented when a man had an unexpected visit from the Queen, with no food prepared or available besides potatoes, the man had no other choice but to serve it chopped and fried. Thus giving origin to the all-time favorite, French fries.
Is it okay to cook French fries with potato skin?
Yes, leaving the potato skin on shows off a russet visual of the fries. It also gives more organic nutrients as compared to the inside of the potato.
What is the best dip for fries?
Fries and catsup will always be a classic tandem. Others were able to elevate the dip with a mix of catsup and mayonnaise.
Why are my fries not crispy?
Fry them for another round. It does take time to dry out that excess starch from the fresh potatoes.
Cooking Tips
- Potatoes should be rinsed with cold water and soaked in saltwater to remove excess starch from the potatoes. Let it sit for about several minutes before frying.
- To make sure that the oil is well-heated, you can make use of a toothpick or any solid handle to test if the oil is already hot. Droplets of water will also do, a drizzle in the pan should be a sign that the oil is ready.
- French fries should take 5 to 6 minutes of frying in medium heat with occasional turning. The fries will automatically float on top of the oil as a sign that they are cooked, but it is best to let it float for about a minute or two.
Getting you hungry, let’s get cooking!
Ready for a full stomach after all the cooking! Now, if you prefer visuals in instructions check out the video below:
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | TOTAL TIME | COURSE | CUISINE |
| 30 mins | 30 min | 1 hr | Snacks | Filipino |
- Potatoes
- Salt and Pepper
- Cooking Oil
- Mayonnaise and Catsup
- Properly wash the potatoes.
- Leave the skin on, cut the potatoes in lengthwise.
- Start by slicing both sides of the potato, then cut into smaller bite-sized pieces.
- Put in a clean large bowl and add salt and pepper
- Mix thoroughly using two spoons.
- Prepare a hot oil in a large pan.
- Make sure oil is hot for deep frying.
- Carefully toss in the potatoes.
- Wait to cook until golden brown or crispy.
- Use a strainer to separate fries to cooking oil.
- Drain well.
- Toss additional salt.
- Serve hot with mayonnaise & catsup.
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