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Crispy Double-Fried French Fries
1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€
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1 h 15 min
1 h 15 minCrispy Double-Fried French Fries
what you need
Ingredients
Russet potatoes (cleaned, ends and sides squared off, cut into fries)Produce4 pieces
Ice water (cold, for soaking)Beverages1.5 litres
Salt (for the soaking water)Spices6 g
CornstarchPantry16 g- Neutral oil (vegetable, canola or peanut, for frying)Pantry1.5 litres
- Salt (to taste, for seasoning)Spices4 g
per serving
Nutrition
523kcal
- Carbs
- 41 g
- Proteins
- 5 g
- Fat
- 38 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Baking tray
Stockpot
Kitchen thermometer
Slotted spoon
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prep the potatoes
- Cut the ends and sides of the potatoes to square them off.
- Slice them into fries of your desired width.
- Step 2
Soak and dry
- Soak the fries in ice water with salt.
- Strain and dry them off completely.
- Step 3
Coat with cornstarch
- Toss the fries in a large bowl with cornstarch until every fry is lightly coated.
- Lay them out on a sheet pan and let the starch set.
- Step 4
First fry at 300°F
- Heat the oil to 300°F.
- Fry the potatoes until softened but not browned.
- Remove them from the oil and let them rest.
- Step 5
Second fry at 360°F
- Crank the oil up to 360°F.
- Fry the potatoes again until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 6
Salt and serve
- Salt the fries immediately while they are hot.
- Serve right away.
most cooked first