Basket Of Fries Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Hand Cut, Regular or Sweet Potato

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Ingredients

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1
Cut the Potatoes
Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
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
Dry the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
5
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the dried potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
6
Drain and Season
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fries from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

7
Cut the Sweet Potatoes
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
8
Soak the Sweet Potatoes
Place the cut sweet potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
9
Dry the Sweet Potatoes
Drain the sweet potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
10
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
11
Fry the Sweet Potatoes
Carefully add the dried sweet potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
12
Drain and Season
Use a slotted spoon to remove the sweet fries from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper.