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Homemade French Fries

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword french-fry-recipes, homemade-french-fries
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lb russet potatoes
  • 1-2 tsp plain salt, seasoned salt or garlic salt adjust amount to taste
  • peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley for garnishing
  • Homemade Fry Sauce:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce (i.e. Heinz)
  • 1 Tbsp dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce

Instructions

  • Scrub and dry potatoes, leaving peel intact. Cut into match sticks around 1/3 inch thick using a sharp knife or a French fry cutter.
  • Place into a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes, then spread on paper towels and pat dry.
  • In a large 6 quart Dutch oven or similar, heat 4-5 inches of oil to 300°F. Cook potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes to soften. (The potatoes shouldn't be browned at this point) Remove using a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  • Once all French fries are done, increase temperature to 400°F. Cook the fries in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Return to baking sheet and immediately season with salt.
  • Serve with fry sauce, ketchup or any of your favorite dipping sauces garnished with salt and parsley.
  • To make Fry Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, granulated garlic, paprika, onion powder and cayenne or hot sauce until fully combined. Chill for at least 4 hours prior to serving.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions:
  • Preheat an air fryer to 380° F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices. Cut slices into 1/4 inch thick match sticks.
  • Place into a colander and rinse well with cold water.  Dump out onto paper towels and pat dry.
  • In a medium-size bowl, toss with 2 teaspoon vegetable oil and season with salt to taste.
  • Working in batches, arrange fries in an even layer in the air fryer basket with no overlapping. Cook for 8-10 minutes turning them halfway through and spraying with cooking spray, if needed. Continue to fry for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crisp, 14 to 16 minutes total.
  • Remove and immediately season with additional salt, if desired.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg