Crispy French Fries
These Crispy Homemade French Fries are the best and only require 3 ingredients. Quick and simple to make and better than fast food.
Materials
- 5 russet potatoes
- 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling after frying
- oil for frying preferably an oil with a high smoke point and neutral flavor, like canola, vegetable, peanut, or sunflower oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut your potato into sticks. You want them relatively the same size and not too big or small. Use a knife or French fry cutter.
- Soak your potatoes in a bowl of cold water for at least 15 minutes. This will stop oxidation and rinse off starch.
- Drain the potatoes and put into a pot with cold water. Bring water to a boil and then add salt. Boil for 3-5 minutes, until potatoes are opaque, but not falling apart.
- Drain and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels.
- In a separate pot, heat your oil to 275°F. Place your potatoes in batches until they mostly cooked through, but not falling apart. Should take 5-7 minutes. Remove and pat dry.
- Heat oil to 375°F. Place potatoes in and cook until golden brown in color. Another 5 minutes.
- Remove fries from the oil and season with salt and any other seasonings you want. I like black pepper and garlic powder.