Easy French Fries For Monsoon Binge At Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Rajan Bhattacharya

June 23, 2024

If you have a hankering for crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, perfectly salted French Fries, then look no further. Here is a delightful French Fries recipe that will rival anything the fast food chains can offer, all from the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

3 medium-sized or 2 large potatoes 3.5 cups cold water Oil for deep frying – as required ½ tsp fried rosemary, oregano or mixed herbs ½ tsp red chili powder or paprika Salt as required

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Step 1

Peel and slice potatoes into 1 cm thick sticks.

Step 2

Rinse potato sticks in water to remove excess starch.

Step 3

Soak potato sticks in cold water for 30-45 minutes.

Step 4

Drain and thoroughly towel dry the soaked potatoes.

Step 5

Heat oil to 135°C and fry potatoes for 3 minutes until lightly crusted.

Step 6

Remove and cool the half-fried potatoes on paper towels.

Step 7

Heat oil to 180°C and fry again until golden and crispy.