Soggy Fries
Soggy Fries
Ingredients
- 1 potato, scrubbed or peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasonings, of choice, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, optional
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- as needed ice
- as needed water
Instructions
- 1
Begin by scrubbing or peeling your potato thoroughly. Once clean, slice the potato into your desired fry shape and size. Thinner cuts will cook faster, while thicker cuts will be more substantial.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl and rinse them multiple times under cold running water. Continue rinsing and changing the water until the water runs clear. This step is crucial for removing excess starch, which helps achieve the desired soggy texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
After rinsing, submerge the fries in a bowl of ice water. You can also place them in a bowl of cold water and refrigerate. Allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes. For an even softer result, you can soak them overnight.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Once soaked, drain the fries thoroughly. Lay them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them very dry. Excess moisture will hinder the oil from coating them properly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 410°F. In a large bowl, toss the dried fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring each fry is lightly coated. Season generously with salt and any other desired seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 410
- 6
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can steam the fries instead of allowing them to bake evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. The goal is to cook them through and soften them, rather than crisp them up.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 410
- 8
Once baked, if desired, transfer the hot fries to a clean bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to coat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Immediately cover the hot fries with a lid or aluminum foil. This will trap the steam and further soften the fries, achieving the desired 'soggy' texture. Let them sit covered for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly soggy fries!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Soggy Fries
- 1 potato, scrubbed or peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasonings, of choice, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, optional
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- as needed ice
- as needed water
Instructions
- 1
Begin by scrubbing or peeling your potato thoroughly. Once clean, slice the potato into your desired fry shape and size. Thinner cuts will cook faster, while thicker cuts will be more substantial.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl and rinse them multiple times under cold running water. Continue rinsing and changing the water until the water runs clear. This step is crucial for removing excess starch, which helps achieve the desired soggy texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
After rinsing, submerge the fries in a bowl of ice water. You can also place them in a bowl of cold water and refrigerate. Allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes. For an even softer result, you can soak them overnight.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Once soaked, drain the fries thoroughly. Lay them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them very dry. Excess moisture will hinder the oil from coating them properly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 410°F. In a large bowl, toss the dried fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring each fry is lightly coated. Season generously with salt and any other desired seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 410 - 6
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can steam the fries instead of allowing them to bake evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. The goal is to cook them through and soften them, rather than crisp them up.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 410 - 8
Once baked, if desired, transfer the hot fries to a clean bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to coat.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Immediately cover the hot fries with a lid or aluminum foil. This will trap the steam and further soften the fries, achieving the desired 'soggy' texture. Let them sit covered for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly soggy fries!
⏱️ 1 min