Basket Of Spuds Recipe
Your choice of house made potato chips or fries.
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Ingredients
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Potato Chips or Fries
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
For Potato Chips
1. Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Slice them thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife. Rinse the slices in cold water to remove excess starch and pat dry with paper towels. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). 3. Carefully add the potato slices in batches, frying them until they are golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. 4. Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. 5. Serve hot.
- 2
For Fries
1. Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized strips. 2. Rinse the potato strips in cold water to remove excess starch and pat dry with paper towels. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). 4. Carefully add the potato strips in batches, frying them until they are golden brown and crisp, about 5-6 minutes. 5. Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. 6. Serve hot.