Home-Style French Fries

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15

Home-Style French Fries recipe for a perfect snack or side dish

by The Chefin Appetizer/Side

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 medium white potatoes
	1 tablespoon salt
	4 cups peanut oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

326

Sugar

Fat

22g

Home-Style French Fries are a popular comfort food enjoyed all around the world. These fries are typically made from white potatoes and are best enjoyed fresh from the fryer. French fries can be seasoned with various spices, such as salt, pepper, or paprika, to add extra flavor. They can also be served with ketchup, mayonnaise, or any other condiment of your choice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the peanut oil in a large pot to 325°F.
2.	Cut the potatoes into sticks or wedges, as desired.
3.	Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
4.	Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
5.	Carefully add the potatoes to the hot oil and fry for 4-6 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
6.	Remove the potatoes from the oil and let them rest on a paper towel to cool off.
7.	Increase the oil to 375°F and add the potatoes back to the hot oil.
8.	Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
9.	Remove the potatoes from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
10.	Sprinkle salt over the fries and serve hot.

PROS

Home-Style French Fries are the perfect snack or side dish for any occasion.

Easy to prepare and cook, these fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

CONS

French Fries are high in calories and fat, and can add up quickly if not eaten in moderation.

Frying potatoes in oil can also produce acrylamide, a chemical that has been linked to cancer in lab rats.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of vitamins C, B6, and potassium.
They are also low in calories when compared to other starchy vegetables.
However, frying potatoes can reduce their nutritional value and add unhealthy fat to the final product.