Crispy French Fries

Prime Recipes
Apr 16
2 min read

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Time: 60 min | Difficulty: Easy

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

For 3-4 servings

French Fries

1 kg (3–4) floury potatoes
2 tbsp (white) vinegar
2 tsp table salt
1 liter of vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt for seasoning
some 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.
Freezing – After frying for the first time, allow the fries to cool completely and then freeze them in a freezer bag.

Preparation in 6 steps

1. Prepare potatoes

Peel potatoes and cut into even sticks (approx. 1 cm thick).
Place in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes (draws out starch = crispier).
Tip: If you're in a hurry, you can skip the soaking – but it 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 to firm the surface = more crispiness when frying.

3. Drying

After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Important: The drier it is, the less risk of splashing when frying.

4. Pre-fry

Preheat a pot with oil or deep fryer to 140–150 °C .
Pre-fry potato sticks in batches for 5-6 minutes – they should be soft but not yet browned .
Remove fries and drain on kitchen paper & let cool (at least 10-15 minutes).