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Homemade Frites- French Fries

1 hr
45 min prep
15 min cook
Serves 4
Unsaved Homemade Frites- French Fries

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 4 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 qt avocado oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Peel potatoes, and trim at least 1/2 to 1 inch from top and bottom of each so they are even. Cut into approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick long sticks.
  2. Place cut potatoes into cold water to keep them from oxidizing. Soak for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. When ready to blanche potatoes, place oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and bring temperature to 280ºF to 290ºF. Use a candy thermometer to keep proper temps.
  4. Drain, rinse, and dry potatoes well before blanching potatoes in oil in batches for 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are just soft.
  5. Remove from oil and drain fries on a paper towel. Let rest for at least 30 minutes. While fries rest, heat oil up to 375ºF.
  6. When oil temp is reached, add par-cooked fries to oil in batches and fry for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Use a skimmer to thoroughly shake excess oil from fries. Place in a large bowl once cooked.
  8. Season fries liberally with salt and toss to coat. Serve immediately with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition

38gCarbs
0gFat
5gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories170
  • Calories
    • 170
  • Total Fat
    • 0g
    • 0%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
    • 0%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 0mg
    • 0%
  • Sodium
    • 1450mg
    • 60%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 38g
    • 13%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
    • 12%
  • Total Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 5g
  • Vitamin A
    • 0%
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
    • 2%
  • Iron
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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