recipes
Better than Fast-Food French Fries
Makes about 6 servings
Better than Fast-Food French Fries
Makes about 6 servings
Ingrédients
- peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- 2russet potatoes
- kosher salt and freshly ground
- pepper to taste
Preparation
- Heat the oil in the Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep
- Fryer to 325°F.
- Cut potatoes into french fry-cut uniform sticks
- (about 6mm x 6mm) or into slices ¼ inch or less
- thick. As you cut, put the potatoes in a bowl of
- ice water to keep them from turning brown.
- Drain and dry the potato strips completely and
- thoroughly. They cannot be at all wet, or the oil
- will spatter and spit. Fry the potatoes in small
- batches. Cook for about 3 minutes, remove and
- drain on layers of paper towels.
- Increase temperature of oil to 375°F. In small
- batches again, fry the potatoes for a second
- time, this time about 4 minutes, until golden and
- crispy. Drain on fresh layers of paper towels.
- Season to taste and serve immediately.
- Seasoning suggestions: herb blends, Cajun or
- Creole seasonings, and chili powder.
