Crispy Potato Fries
Crispy Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 500 grams potatoes, peeled and cut into thick strips
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick strips. Place the potato strips into a large pot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to the pot with the potato strips. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still hold their shape. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Carefully drain the boiled potatoes well and spread them out on a baking sheet or wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial for crispiness. Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Once cooled, transfer the potato strips to a large bowl. Add the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili flakes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until the potato strips are evenly coated with the seasoning and cornstarch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Heat enough oil for frying in a large pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a potato strip is added (around 350-375°F or 175-190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 8
Carefully add the coated potato strips to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 5-8 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180
- 9
Remove the crispy potato fries from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve the crispy potato fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Potato Fries
- 500 grams potatoes, peeled and cut into thick strips
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick strips. Place the potato strips into a large pot.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to the pot with the potato strips. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still hold their shape. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Carefully drain the boiled potatoes well and spread them out on a baking sheet or wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial for crispiness. Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Once cooled, transfer the potato strips to a large bowl. Add the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili flakes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until the potato strips are evenly coated with the seasoning and cornstarch.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Heat enough oil for frying in a large pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a potato strip is added (around 350-375°F or 175-190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 8
Carefully add the coated potato strips to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 5-8 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180 - 9
Remove the crispy potato fries from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve the crispy potato fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min