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I love to make crispy Homemade French Fries with this easy recipe! I use basic ingredients and the deep-frying method to make hot, crispy fries at home. These deep-fried French fries make the perfect snack or side dish to go with almost any meal!
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This recipe only requires 3 ingredients to make the best Homemade French Fries. You can also make this recipe using a deep fryer or a large pot such as a Dutch oven. In this recipe, I double fry the French fries, which helps keeps them from becoming soggy.
Homemade French Fries Recipe
Equipment
- Mandolin Slicer (optional)
- Deep Fryer OR
- Dutch Oven AND
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes peeled or unpeeled, Yukon Gold, Idaho potatoes, or sweet potatoes also work
- 6 cups vegetable oil or canola or peanut oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Use a mandoline or knife to cut the potatoes into French fry-shaped pieces.6 large russet potatoes
- Transfer the pieces to a large bowl filled with cold water. Allow the fries to soak for at least 1 hour. Rinse the fries off in a colander. Then, transfer to a sheet pan lined with paper towel. Pat the fries dry with additional paper towels.
- Heat the oil to 300°F in a deep fryer or large Dutch oven.6 cups vegetable oil
- Working in 3-4 batches, transfer a batch of fries to the oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes. The exterior of the fries should still be white/pale yellow. Transfer the fries to a baking rack, or another sheet pan or a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat this process with the remaining fries.
- Turn the heat up so the oil temperature reaches 400°F. Transfer a batch of fries to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fries to a bowl. Sprinkle immediately with salt and give the fries a toss. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with paper towel. Repeat for remaining batches.kosher salt
Becky’s Tips
- Soaking the cut potatoes removes excess starch, which keeps the potatoes from sticking together. It also helps to ensure that the potatoes will be extra crispy once fried!
- You can soak the potatoes for up to 24 hours before frying. Store them in the refrigerator while they soak. Thoroughly dry the potatoes before frying them to prevent oil splatter.
- To bake, toss them with ½ cup oil and salt to taste, then bake in a single layer in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes. Toss and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Homemade Fries Step by Step
Cut the potatoes: Use a mandolin or knife to cut 6 potatoes into French fry-shaped pieces.
Soak the potatoes: Transfer the pieces to a large bowl filled with cold water. Allow the fries to soak for at least 1 hour. Rinse the fries off in a colander. Then, transfer to a sheet pan lined with paper towel. Pat the fries dry with additional paper towels.
Heat the 6 cups oil to 300°F in a deep fryer or large Dutch oven.
Fry the potatoes: Working in 3-4 batches, transfer a batch of fries to the oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes. The exterior of the fries should still be white/pale yellow. Transfer the fries to a baking rack, or another sheet pan or a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat this process with the remaining fries.
Increase the heat: Turn the heat up so the oil temperature reaches 400°F. Transfer a batch of fries to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fries to a bowl. Sprinkle immediately with salt and give the fries a toss. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with paper towel. Repeat for remaining batches.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy.
Variations
To season the fries, sprinkle hot fries with:
- Ranch Seasoning
- Italian Seasoning
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Chili Seasoning
- Blackened Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
How to Store
To make in advance, complete the first fry at 360°F, then flash freeze the partially-fried fries in a single layer for up to 3 months. Fry from frozen at 400°F until golden brown.
Store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a single layer in a 350°F oven for about 5-7 minutes.
Freeze homemade french fries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a single layer in a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Fries are always great with burgers and sandwiches. I like to pair them either with a turkey burger or a juicy smash burger. For sandwiches, a classic BLT sandwich is always tasty, or sometimes I’ll make a crispy chicken sandwich. You can also pair these French fries with a delicious chocolate banana malt milkshake, refreshing homemade limeade, or homemade sweet tea.
