How to make the perfect fries:
A good fry is not just crispy right away, they STAY crispy after being on your plate for 5-10 minutes
And this is exactly what these are. Here’s how I do it:
And this is exactly what these are. Here’s how I do it:
Start by peeling and slicing russet potatoes. You can cut them in pretty much any shape you want.
As you’re cutting them, place into a bowl of cold water. Give these a rinse or 2 to get off the excess starch.
As you’re cutting them, place into a bowl of cold water. Give these a rinse or 2 to get off the excess starch.
Add to a pot with cold water, salt and a splash of white vinegar, then bring to a boil. The vinegar will help prevent the potatoes from falling apart.
You want to boil them until they’re soft, but not completely cooked, otherwise they will really fall apart.
You want to boil them until they’re soft, but not completely cooked, otherwise they will really fall apart.
I used a medium sized cut, and boiled them for about 5-6 minutes.
The next and most important step is to drain the water and let them cool completely. A steel wire rack is perfect for this.
The cold potato hitting the hot oil is what will give them the crispy & crunchy texture.
The next and most important step is to drain the water and let them cool completely. A steel wire rack is perfect for this.
The cold potato hitting the hot oil is what will give them the crispy & crunchy texture.
When they are completely cool, it’s time to fry. I’m using duck fat but beef tallow is another great option. The animal fats will give them a nice savory flavor.
Heat your oil to about 350-375 degrees, then add the fries. Be careful not to overcrowd the oil, otherwise it will cool it down too much. Fry in batches if necessary.
When they are golden crispy, remove and drain on a steel wire rack, just for a minute.
Seasoning time. I’m making truffle fries so just doing salt, pepper and some truffle oil. You can add any seasonings you like; cajun seasoning, garlic & rosemary, paprika & garlic powder, etc.
Seasoning time. I’m making truffle fries so just doing salt, pepper and some truffle oil. You can add any seasonings you like; cajun seasoning, garlic & rosemary, paprika & garlic powder, etc.
I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments.
Some people prefer the double fry method but personally I think these come out even better and are a bit more simple.
Some people prefer the double fry method but personally I think these come out even better and are a bit more simple.
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