Crispy French Fries
- Prime Recipes
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Updated: May 16
Homemade French fries are a treat you can easily prepare at home. In this guide, we'll show you how to make perfectly crispy fries with a golden brown exterior and fluffy interior using just a few ingredients and a little skill. Be inspired and discover the secret to the perfect French fries experience!
Admittedly, it's easier to prepare them in a deep fryer or air fryer. But you can still achieve that special crunch with this recipe method – Prime Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 3-4
Nutritional information per serving
approx. 415 kcal | 42.6 g carbohydrates | 25.3 g fat | 5.0 g protein
French Fries
1 kg (3-4) floury potatoes
2 tbsp (white) vinegar
2 tsp table salt
1 liter vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt for seasoning
A little chives
Vinegar – Prevents the fries from becoming soggy. A cooking time of 10 minutes is required to remove enough starch and make the fries crispy.
Tip – Freeze for extra crispiness:
After frying the fries for the first time, let them cool completely, then freeze them in a freezer bag. Fry them a second time before serving, straight from the freezer, for extra crispiness.
Preparation in 6 Steps
1. Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized sticks (about 1 cm thick).
Place them in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes (draws out the starch = crispier).
Tip: If you're in a hurry, you can skip the soaking step – but they won't be quite as crispy.
2. Boil briefly in vinegar water (vinegar trick)
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar.
Simmer the drained potato sticks in the vinegar water for about 5 minutes until they are slightly soft but not overcooked.
The vinegar helps firm the surface = more crispiness when frying.
3. Dry
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Important: The drier they are, the less likely they are to splash when frying.
4. Pre-fry
Preheat a pan with oil or deep fryer to 140–150°C.
Pre-fry the potato sticks in batches for 5–6 minutes – they should be soft, but not browned yet.
Remove the fries, drain on paper towels, and let them cool (at least 10–15 minutes).
5. Second Frying – for the Crunch
Increase the temperature to 180–190°C.
Fry the fries again for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Then drain again on paper towels.
6. Season & Serve
Sprinkle with salt and seasonings of your choice immediately after frying – while they're still hot, they'll stick better.
💡 Save calories –
Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 150–200 kcal per serving if you:
Fry the fries in the oven or air fryer instead of in oil
Use only 1–2 teaspoons of oil per serving when baking (e.g., with oil spray)
Leave the potato skin on (saves processing and increases fiber)
Use salt sparingly when seasoning – herbs (e.g., rosemary, paprika) can also add flavor
👉 Result: Crispy, golden fries – but with significantly less fat and calories.
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