French Fries
Crispy French fries made by deep-frying sliced potatoes in oil, seasoned with salt.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Potato (peeled and cut into strips) | 1.5 | Kilograms |
| Vegetable Oil (for deep frying) | 1.5 | Liters |
| Salt (to taste) | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform strips about 1 centimeter thick.
- Rinse the potato strips in cold water to remove excess starch.
- Soak the potato strips in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 160 degrees Celsius.
- Fry the potato strips in batches for about 5-6 minutes until they are soft but not browned.
- Remove the potatoes from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
- Increase the oil temperature to 190 degrees Celsius.
- Fry the potatoes again in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt immediately.
Prep
- Soak potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes
Kitchen equipment
Deep FryerKitchen Thermometer