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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (369g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 284
Calories from Fat 2 (1%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 22mg 0%
Potassium 1553mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g 21%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g 32%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 7.5g 14%

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Classic French Fries

Recipe #39897 | 55 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Steve_G

By: Steve_G
Sep 10, 2002

You really haven't lived until you've had home made fries. After the oil is cooled, filter it and reuse. So long as it'd not over heated it will last 5-6 frys.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  2. 2
    In a large dutch oven heat oil to 320 degrees.
  3. 3
    Peel potatoes and EVENLY cut fries into 1/4" x 1/4" strips of equal length.
  4. 4
    Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing.
  5. 5
    Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
  6. 6
    When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
  7. 7
    Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.
  8. 8
    Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.
  9. 9
    Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees.
  10. 10
    Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove and drain on roasting rack.
  12. 12
    Season with kosher salt.
  13. 13
    Once again this is done is small batches and will need to be kept warm in the oven until all potatoes are fried.

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From: bashful

On Feb 7, 2009

These were great, I had heard of frying them twice but had not tried it. I served them with Almost White Castle Hamburgers # 109264. they were also great. Talk about comfort food.

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    From: msjill111

    On Jan 14, 2009

    Wow I made these the other night along with a cheeseburger and I ate so many of these I couldn't eat the burger!!! These were so great. I didn't have peanut oil and they were still slammin!!! I also cooked these longer than called for as I like them brown and crispyI Drained on a plate lined with paper towels, sprinkled with salt and pepper. I'll never make fries any other way. Reminds me of my childhood. Thanks so much for sharing Steve.

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  • From: Narshmellow

    On Feb 5, 2003

    You know those thick, golden, crispy fries you had in the old fashioned diners when you were little? The ones you still dream about dipping in ketchup and eating the best french fry you've ever tasted? This is it! I absolutely moaned when I ate the first one. Thank you Steve!

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  • From: Crises

    On Oct 15, 2006

    These are truly the best french fries I have ever made or eaten! They're so easy to prepare, and easy to make. My mouth just waters when I think of them. Washing out the starch really worked! They were crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside. I will definitely make these again! Thanks!

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