The Best Homemade French Fries
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Prepared in just 30 minutes or less, sea salt or other coarse salt gives these easy fried potatoes a pleasing extra layer of texture.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Ingredients
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1-1/2 poundsrusset or baking potatoessee savings
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Peanut oil for deep-fat fryingsee savings
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Sea salt or kosher salt or saltsee savings
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Directions
1.
Peel the potatoes , if desired, and cut lengthwise into 1/4- to 3/8-inch sticks. Soak in ice water if not ready to fry.
2.
In a deep-fat fryer, heat peanut oil according to manufacturer's directions to 365 degree F, or heat oil in a 3-quart or larger saucepan to 365 degree F (saucepan should be no more than half full).
3.
Drain the potatoes well. Pat potatoes thoroughly dry on paper toweling. Fry the potatoes, about one-third at a time, until potatoes are tender in the center and edges are just beginning to color and blister, about 7 to 9 minutes. Remove with a frying basket and drain on paper toweling.
4.
To serve, sprinkle lightly with salt. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 32%, Calcium 1%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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