Jul 14 2026
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Basket Of Fries Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

beer – battered fries, sweet potato fries or house chips

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Ingredients

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Beer-Battered Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Method

Beer-Battered Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick fries. Rinse in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is the right temperature.

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Dip the fries into the batter and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sweet Potato Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

    Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, even strips.

  2. 6

    Season the Fries

    In a bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with olive oil, salt, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.

  3. 7

    Bake or Fry the Fries

    For baked fries, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. For frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry until golden, about 3-5 minutes.

House Chips

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and thinly slice the russet potatoes using a mandoline or sharp knife.

  2. 9

    Heat the Oil

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 10

    Fry the Chips

    Fry the potato slices in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt.

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