Homemade Golden Crispy French Fries Recipe

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Homemade Golden Crispy French Fries Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 08, 2024

Learn how to make crispy and golden French fries at home that rival those from fast-food chains like McDonald's. These fries are perfectly seasoned, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Enjoy the perfect snack or side dish!

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into thin, even strips.
  2. Soak the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
  3. Dry the potatoes thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 325°F.
  5. Carefully add the potatoes in batches, frying them for about 5-6 minutes until they are pale and soft.
  6. Remove the partially cooked fries and allow them to cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F.
  8. Once the oil is hot, add the fries back in batches, frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
  9. Remove the fries and immediately season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious homemade fries!

Interesting Facts

  • McDonald's fries are made from a blend of potatoes, canola oil, soybean oil, natural beef flavor, dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, and salt.
  • McDonald's fries are known for their signature golden color and crispy texture due to a pre-cooking process involving blanching and a final fry.