Side
Battered Fries
1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€
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1 h
1 hBattered Fries
what you need
Ingredients
Russet potatoes (cut into even fries)Produce5 pieces
CornstarchPantry16 g- Vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry480 ml
Salt (to taste)Spices5 g
FlourPantry90 g
WaterBeverages120 ml
Smoked paprikaSpices4 g
Garlic powderSpices4 g
Black pepperSpices2 g
per serving
Nutrition
494kcal
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Proteins
- 7 g
- Fat
- 28 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Mixing bowl ×2
Whisk
Cooling rack
Kitchen thermometer
Slotted spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cut and soak the potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into fries, keeping them even in thickness.
- Submerge in cold water and soak to pull out surface starch.
- Step 2
Dry thoroughly
- Drain the fries and pat them really dry with a clean towel.
- Step 3
Dust in cornstarch
- Toss the dried fries in cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Step 4
Make the batter
- Whisk together the flour, water, smoked paprika, garlic powder and black pepper until smooth, like a thin pancake batter.
- Step 5
Batter the fries
- Drop the cornstarched fries into the batter and toss to coat.
- Step 6
First fry
- Heat the oil to 350°F.
- Fry the fries in batches without crowding until lightly golden.
- Remove and rest on a wire rack.
- Step 7
Second fry
- Raise the oil to 375°F.
- Fry again in batches until deep golden and crispy.
- Step 8
Salt immediately
- Pull the fries from the oil and season with salt while still glossy.