Crispy French fries are the epitome of a delicious, golden brown and crunchy snack that is popular in many cuisines around the world. Here is a recipe to help you make perfect crispy French fries at home:
Ingredients:
4 medium-sized potatoes (preferably waxy)
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil (such as sunflower oil or canola oil)
Salt to taste
Optional: spices such as paprika, garlic powder or herbs
Method:
Prepare the potatoes:
Peel the potatoes (optional) and cut them into even sticks. Make sure they are about the same thickness so they cook evenly.
Place the potato sticks in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier fries.
Drying:
After soaking, dry the potatoes well. This is an important step to avoid splattering of oil when frying and to ensure extra crispiness.
Frying (two-step method):
First frying phase:
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