French fries
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| French fries | |
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| Servings: | Serves 4 |
| Ready in: | 1 hour |
| Prep. time: | 30 minutes |
| Cook time: | 30 minutes |
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The trick to these wonderful home fries is frying them twice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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- 4 large russett potatoes
- Peanut oil
- Salt and vinegar
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 200° C (400° F - Gas 6 - Moderate)
- Half fill, (no more), a large pan with peanut oil
- Peel and slice the potatoes into 5 mm x 5 mm (¼" x ¼") strips of equal length
- Place the raw chipped potatoes into a large bowl of cold water as you prepare them
- When the oil reaches 165° C (325° F), drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel
- Fry the chips for just 3 minutes, in small batches so the oil stays hot
- Drain and allow to return to room temperature
- Increase the heat of the oil to 190° C (375° F)
- Again, in small batches, fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes
- Drain cooked chips and place on a rack in the pre-heated oven until all of the chips are cooked
Serving suggestions
Serve with sea salt and malt vinegar
What are the best potatoes for chips
- King Edward
- Maris Piper
- Sante