How to Make Seasoned Fries -BETTER than Checkers / Rally's French Fries

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, and American cheese is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while frozen fries save time.

Peel the russet potatoes using a potato peeler.

Cut each end of the potato for uniformity.

Slice the potato in half lengthwise about half an inch thick.

Cut each half into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking.

Wash the cut potatoes to remove starch, rinsing about three times.

Dry the washed potatoes on a napkin to prevent splashing when frying.

Add the potatoes to the fryer slowly to avoid splashing.

Fry the potatoes for exactly 4 minutes, then remove and place on parchment paper to cool.

Place the fried potatoes in the freezer for exactly 2 hours.

Prepare the batter by mixing flour, mustard, dry mustard, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Add water to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is not too thick or too loose.

Remove the potatoes from the freezer; they should be hard.

Dip the frozen fries into the batter.

Fry the battered fries for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, frying in small batches to prevent sticking.

Once done, remove the fries from the oil and let them cool.

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