Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with homemade French fries that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These golden-brown delights are seasoned to perfection, making them a fabulous side dish or snack that everyone will love. With a simple preparation process and customizable flavors, you’ll find yourself making these fries again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or grated Parmesan cheese for seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Russet potatoes thoroughly. Cut into uniform half-inch strips.
- Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the potatoes in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg