Perfect French Fries Recipe

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt adds minerals and a different flavor.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Salsa is fresher and lower in sugar.

Use a mandolin to cut 2 russet potatoes into uniform sticks.

Place the cut potatoes into a stock pot full of room temperature water to remove some starch.

Bring the water to a boil on high heat.

Once the water starts bubbling, remove the potatoes using a spider and let them drain on a rack.

Ensure all water is removed from the potatoes.

Heat peanut oil to 300°F (150°C) in a large pot.

Add the drained potatoes to the oil and cook for about 4 minutes.

Remove the fries from the oil and let them rest for 3-4 minutes.

Increase the oil temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Drop the fries into the hot oil to achieve a golden brown finish.

Remove fries from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle with sea salt immediately after frying.

Serve with Heinz ketchup on the side.

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