Crispy Homemade Fries
Crispy Homemade Fries
Ingredients
- 3 Russet potatoes, large
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed oil, for frying
- as needed salt, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 3 large Russet potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Slice the peeled potatoes into fry shapes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add 2 cups of cold water, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the bowl with the potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Mix the potatoes well with the water, vinegar, salt, and baking soda mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Let the potatoes soak in the mixture for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
After soaking, drain the potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Rinse the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Pat the potatoes completely dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispy fries.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Place the dried potatoes into a clean bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 11
Heat oil in a pot to 300°F (150°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300
- 12
Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes. The potatoes should be soft and cooked through but not yet golden.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 300
- 13
Remove the potatoes from the oil and let them cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 14
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 15
Fry the potatoes a second time for 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 16
Remove the finished fries from the oil and place them in a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 17
Season immediately with salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 18
Serve and enjoy your crispy homemade fries!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Homemade Fries
- 3 Russet potatoes, large
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed oil, for frying
- as needed salt, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 3 large Russet potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Slice the peeled potatoes into fry shapes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add 2 cups of cold water, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the bowl with the potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Mix the potatoes well with the water, vinegar, salt, and baking soda mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Let the potatoes soak in the mixture for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
After soaking, drain the potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Rinse the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Pat the potatoes completely dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispy fries.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Place the dried potatoes into a clean bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 11
Heat oil in a pot to 300°F (150°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300 - 12
Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes. The potatoes should be soft and cooked through but not yet golden.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 300 - 13
Remove the potatoes from the oil and let them cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 14
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 15
Fry the potatoes a second time for 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 16
Remove the finished fries from the oil and place them in a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 17
Season immediately with salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 18
Serve and enjoy your crispy homemade fries!
⏱️ 1 min