Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsEverett'sBasket Of Hand Cut Fries Recipe

Basket Of Hand Cut Fries Recipe

Inspired by Everett's
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Choice of garlic aioli or house made ketchup

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Ingredients

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Fries

Garlic Aioli

House Made Ketchup

Method

Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

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

  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

    Drain and pat dry the soaked potatoes. Carefully add them to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

  5. 5

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garlic Aioli

  1. 6

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves finely.

  2. 7

    Mix the Aioli

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.

  3. 8

    Chill

    Cover the aioli and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

House Made Ketchup

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Cook the Ketchup

    Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 11

    Cool and Store

    Remove from heat and let it cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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