How to Make French Fries

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious; frozen fries are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier; canola oil is often cheaper.

Peel 4 potatoes.

Cut potatoes lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces to make sticks.

Wash cut potatoes under cold water.

Cover potatoes with cold water and soak for 30 minutes.

Drain the potatoes.

Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel.

Heat vegetable oil to 275°F (135°C).

Fry the potatoes in batches for 3-5 minutes.

Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on a paper towel.

Let the fries cool.

Heat the oil to 400°F (200°C).

Fry the potatoes again in batches until golden brown for 5-8 minutes.

Remove the fries from the oil and drain on a paper towel.

Sprinkle with salt.

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