Tasty French Fries
Tasty French Fries are a simple yet irresistible way to turn ordinary potatoes into crispy, golden perfection. Lightly seasoned and cooked until beautifully crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, they make the ideal side dish or snack.
Tasty French Fries are a simple yet irresistible way to turn ordinary potatoes into crispy, golden perfection. Lightly seasoned and cooked until beautifully crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, they make the ideal side dish or snack.
Servings 4 Portions
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes Maris Piper or Russet work best
- Cold water for soaking
- 2 tbsp cornflour optional, for extra crispiness
- salt to taste
- Oil for frying or baking
- black pepper optional
- garlic powder optional
- paprika optional
- chilli flakes optional
- dried herbs optional
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes if desired, or leave the skins on for a rustic finish.4 large potatoes
- Slice the potatoes into even-sized sticks, keeping them as uniform as possible for even cooking.
- Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes. This removes excess starch and helps them crisp beautifully.Cold water
Drain and Dry:
- Drain the potatoes and spread them on a clean tea towel or kitchen paper.
- Pat completely dry—this step is essential for crisp fries.
- If using, sprinkle the potatoes with cornflour and toss to coat lightly.2 tbsp cornflour
Frying Method:
- Heat your oil in a deep pan or fryer to 160°C (320°F).Oil
- Add the fries in small batches and cook for 4–5 minutes until pale and soft—this is the first cook.
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (375°F).
- Return the fries to the oil and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove, drain again, and season the tasty French fries immediately with salt and any additional spices.salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, dried herbs
Oven-Baked Method:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) / 425°F.
- Spread the dried fries on a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat evenly.Oil
- Sprinkle any of the seasonings and toss again to coat evenly.Oil, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, salt
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden.
- Season the tasty French fries straight out of the oven.salt, black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 1554mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
