Jul 09 2026
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French Fries, Spanish Fries, Or Boiled Potatoes Recipe

Inspired by Chateau of Spain
Time1h
Serves4

Make French Fries, Spanish Fries, Or Boiled Potatoes Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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French Fries

Spanish Fries

Boiled Potatoes

Method

French Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Remove the potatoes from the water, drain, and pat dry. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season and Serve

    Remove fries from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Spanish Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 7

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the olive oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 9

    Fry the Potatoes

    Remove the potatoes from the water, drain, and pat dry. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 10

    Season the Fries

    Remove fries from oil, drain on paper towels, and toss with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Serve hot.

Boiled Potatoes

  1. 11

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into quarters.

  2. 12

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add the cut potatoes and enough water to cover them. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 13

    Drain and Season

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and chopped parsley, stirring until melted and combined.

  4. 14

    Serve

    Transfer the boiled potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy warm.

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