Homemade French Fries Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 593

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 the russet potatoes and cut them into fry shapes.

Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for about 30 minutes to release excess starch.

Drain the potatoes and lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Pat the potatoes dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess water.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 310°F (154°C).

Fry the potatoes in batches at 310°F for about 8 minutes until soft but not golden brown.

Remove the fries and drain on paper towels.

Increase the oil temperature to 380°F (193°C).

Fry the potatoes again in batches at 380°F until they turn a dark golden brown, which takes about 1 minute.

Remove the fries and drain on paper towels again.

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