Homemade French Fries

Golden and crispy homemade French fries seasoned with sea salt and fresh rosemary offer a delightful and aromatic twist on a classic favourite. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these fries are an irresistible side dish or snack.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Soaking 30

Total Time 1

Servings Portions

Ingredients

4 large Russet potatoes
1 litre vegetable oil for frying
Sea salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped

Instructions

Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut them into evenly sized sticks, about 1 cm thick.
4 large Russet potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier fries.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 160°C (320°F).
1 litre vegetable oil
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until they are soft but not browned. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (375°F).
Fry the potatoes again in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on fresh paper towels.
Immediately sprinkle the hot fries with sea salt and the finely chopped fresh rosemary.
Sea salt, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
Toss gently to ensure even seasoning.

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