French Fries Recipe
Freshly cut fries cooked in 100% sunflower oil.
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Oil
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cut the Potatoes
Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut each potato into even strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Soak the Potatoes
Place the cut potato strips in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch and makes the fries crispier.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 4
Dry the Potatoes
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 5
Fry the Potatoes (First Batch)
Carefully add a handful of the dried potato strips to the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown, then remove them and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Fry the Potatoes (Second Batch)
Repeat the frying process with the remaining potato strips. For crispier fries, you can double fry them: let them cool for a few minutes after the first fry, then fry them again for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- 7
Season and Serve
Once all fries are fried, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.
