Learn to make homemade french fries at home, the easy way! We’re using just two ingredients to create rustic, crispy, hand cut fries that are better than anything you’ve had at a restaurant. Homemade french fries are simple to make, inexpensive, and totally worth the few steps that they take. Show
There might be nothing better than a hot, salty plate of homemade french fries. Yes, there are many ways to make french fries without deep frying, but there’s something about cooking potatoes in hot oil that just makes them totally perfect. These russet french fries are soft and fluffy in the center, crispy on the outside, and include the potato peels for extra flavor and delicious texture. Enjoy homemade french fries with your favorite meals. I particularly love french fries with fried chicken. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, Nashville Style Hot Chicken Sandwiches and Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwiches or Nuggets are all made better with a side of fries.
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Ingredients in Homemade French FriesJust two ingredients are required!
That’s it! French fries really aren’t that complicated, right? How to Cut FriesCutting fries by hand takes a few minutes, but it’s pretty easy! Simply cut each potato into ½ inch wide planks. Then cut each plank into ½ inch wide slices. It’s important to try to keep them all the same width so that they’ll cook at the same rate. If you plan to cook french fries often, you may want to invest in a french fry cutter. This gadget turns whole potatoes into perfectly portioned fries. How to Make French Fries
Tip!To season the fries, sprinkle with salt and any other desired seasonings while the fries are still hot. Try my French Fry Seasoning, it’s the best! Tips for Making Perfect Homemade French Fries
Dipping Sauces for Homemade French FriesThe only thing better than fresh, homemade fries is having something really delicious to dip them in! What’s really fun is to have multiple dipping sauces to enjoy with your fries. Try some of these flavorful homemade dipping sauces.
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many homemade french fries per person will I need? Generally you need about 4 medium potatoes or 6-7 ounces of potato per person. I would always plan for a little bit extra though, because people really love these homemade fries. What is the best potato for homemade french fries? Russet potatoes are your best choice for homemade fries due to their low moisture content. Yukon gold potatoes have a firmer texture but are also delicious using this method. Why do we double fry fries? This is what makes them extra good! Double frying gives our fries the soft in the inside, crispy on the outside perfection that we want. How to reheat homemade french fries? French fries are almost never as good leftover as they are when they’re fresh, but there is hope if you need to reheat some later. The best method is to fry them again in a shallow layer in a pan. I’ve had success reheating fries in the air fryer too. Other French Fries Recipes
Baked French FriesNot interested in deep frying today? No worries, I’ve got you! You can bake your fries on a sheet pan in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes. For a full baked french fries tutorial, check out my Oven Baked Fries recipe. I can’t wait to hear about your adventures in french fries! Make sure to pin this recipe for more people to enjoy. Did you make this? Be sure to and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! Recipe Homemade French FriesPrep Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Author: Diana
Homemade french fries are simple to make at home with just two ingredients. These fries are crispy on the outside and tender inside making them absolutely perfect. 8 servings Homemade french fries are simple to make at home with just two ingredients. These fries are crispy on the outside and tender inside making them absolutely perfect. Ingredients
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Notes:Peanut oil is best for french fries, but you can use vegetable, safflower or canola oil.Season the fries with my french fry seasoning, it’s so simple and good! Nutrition InformationCalories: 361kcal This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators. How many fries do you need for one person?The United States Department of Agriculture suggests a serving size of 12-15 fries, which amounts to roughly 140 calories.
How many potatoes does it take to make an order of fries?How Many Potatoes Do You Need? It takes way more potatoes than you think to make French fries. Calculate about 2 large Russet potatoes/person.
How many fried potatoes per person?Ingredients you will need: 2 to 3 Russet Potatoes (one per person)
How many people will 5 pounds of French fries feed?A medium McDonald's order is 4.1 oz. or 116 g. Take your pick. A 5 lb bag of Ore-Ida fries, would be 27 servings.
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