Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Ratings: 4.9 from 6 votes
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 324
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Crispy french fries are a delicious and satisfying vegan dish that is perfect for an excellent dinner or just a satisfying snack. 

Triple-frying the french fries guarantees their crispy consistency, which is inspired by Heston Blumenthal's search for the perfect french fries.

Ingredients
  • 6 potatoes
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 l frying oil or peanut oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Peel the potatoes and cut them in even sticks of choice, around 0,5 to 1 cm. Put them in a simmering pan of water with the white vinegar. Let them cook 8-10 minutes. When potatoes are done remove them immediately from the pan and spread them on a baking dish and put a kitchen towel on them. Let rest for 20-40 minutes, this is done to get the moisture out of the fries.

  2. 2

    First frying should be done at 150-160 degrees celsius, remember to not put all of them in at the same time. Fry for around 4 minutes, then put them on a rack or on paper towels to dry. Once cooled down put them in the freezer for a couple of hours (the longer the better result), this will remove all the liquid from the inside of the fries and guarantee the most crispy fries possible!

  3. 3

    Just before serving make the last and final frying, this time at 180 degrees celsius. This should be done quickly for around 1-2 minutes, they are finished once they get brown/golden color and float by themselves in the oil. Once again, remember to do them in batches to guarantee the best possible result.

  4. 4

    Shake them with salt and pepper and serve piping hot!

Tips
  • Use the right potatoes. The best potatoes for French fries are starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes. These potatoes have a high starch content, which will help the fries to crisp up.
  • Cut the potatoes into the right size. The ideal thickness for French fries is about 1/4-inch thick. This will help the fries to cook evenly and get crispy on the outside.
  • Soaking the potatoes. Soaking the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes will remove some of the starch and help the fries to crisp up.
  • Dry the potatoes thoroughly. After soaking the potatoes, dry them thoroughly with a paper towel. This will help to prevent the fries from sticking together and will help them to crisp up.
  • Season the potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper before frying. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fries.
  • Fry the potatoes twice. This is the key to making crispy French fries. The first fry cooks the potatoes through, and the second fry crisps them up.
  • Use a high-heat oil. The oil should be heated to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) before frying the potatoes. This will help the fries to cook evenly and get crispy on the outside.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When frying the potatoes, don't overcrowd the pan. This will lower the temperature of the oil and prevent the fries from crisping up.
  • Don't stir the fries. Once the potatoes are in the pan, don't stir them. This will break them up and prevent them from crisping up.
  • Drain the fries on paper towels. After frying the potatoes, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. This will help the fries to stay crispy.
  • Use a deep-fryer or a large pot with high sides. This will help to prevent the oil from splattering.
  • If you don't have a deep-fryer, you can use a Dutch oven. Just make sure to fill it no more than halfway with oil.
  • Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the oil. The oil should be hot enough to make the fries sizzle when they are added to the pan.
  • Don't overcook the fries. Overcooked fries will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the fries immediately. They will start to lose their crispness as they cool down.
Keywords: delicious, homemade, french fries
Read it online: https://themoderncookbook.com/recipe/crispy-french-fries/