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