Recipe information
Yield
4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients
2
Preparation
Step 1
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cut 1 potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stack 2 to 3 potato slices at a time and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Cook potato sticks in boiling water just until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon or tongs, transfer potato sticks to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat cutting, blanching, and draining remaining potatoes. Pat potato sticks dry with additional paper towels. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Step 2
Pour enough canola oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 4 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add potato sticks to oil and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Step 3
TEST-KITCHEN TIP: For best results, serve each batch of fries immediately. If necessary, they can be kept warm on a rimmed baking sheet in a 300°F oven while the remaining potatoes are fried.
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Reviews (6)
Back to TopABSOLUTELY YES. Do it. Try these. Yeah you've looked at some other reviews... but this is the one. The only thing you can borrow from other recipes is to soak the raw cut fries in cold lightly icy water for 30 mins or so. Take away some of those starches. Careful on the timing for the par boiling for those of us who get busy with other things in the kitchen. Its a matter of mere minutes before your parboiled turn too crumbly. You can make a seasoning for them, but you may not have the time, seeing as they will disappear faster than you can fry them.
Patrizia
chicago
1/4/2022
This is an absolutely wonderful recipe! the outside has a beautiful golden crispy exterior, and the inside is creamy and soft. I tossed my fries in a parmesan and herb mix, using thyme, chives, a little bit of rosemary, salt parmesan, and a large pinch of granulated garlic. This made the fries have a subtle yet prominent flavor that made my whole family pounce on them soon as they were fried. amazing recipe! I would highly recommend trying these delicious crave-worthy fries!
OliviaAnne
Kansas City Missouri
5/3/2020
WOW! This recipe delivered perfect, restaurant-style french fries at home, and with very little mess. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone craving real, crispy french fries. We've been talking about them for days!!
Anonymous
Portland, OR
3/30/2020