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easy homemade french fries

September 16, 2015 by Abby

With this crazy method, easy homemade French fries are made by placing sliced potatoes in cold oil. They cook as the oil heats up, giving you fries with tender centers and crunchy exteriors.

With this crazy method, easy homemade French fries are made by placing sliced potatoes in cold oil. They cook as the oil heats up, giving you fries with tender centers and crunchy exteriors.

When it comes to frying things, my Oregonian really shows through. I’m horrible at it. I can’t even seem to cook bacon properly on the stove; I usually just use the oven or the microwave.


My inability to fry things doesn’t typically bother me; it’s not like we need to eat food bathed in oil. Plus, don’t get me started on the mess. Oil pops and splatters and generally gets all over the range, the bar countertop, and my clothes. It never fails to hit the area of my shirt not covered by an apron.

So what’s so different about this recipe? It’s the coolest thing; you slice your potatoes like normal, but you put them into cold oil instead of hot. As the oil heats up, the insides of the fries cook. When the oil is hot, the exteriors crisp up and turn golden. You have perfectly cooked French fries without traditional double-frying or hot oil splattering all over.

With this crazy method, easy homemade French fries are made by placing sliced potatoes in cold oil. They cook as the oil heats up, giving you fries with tender centers and crunchy exteriors.

easy homemade french fries

2 lbs. potatoes (I used red because that’s what I had; yukon gold would be great, too)
35-45 oz. of oil (I used vegetable; you could also use peanut)
salt for sprinkling (I use kosher)

Slice potatoes into 1/2 inch sticks. Place in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Swirl the potatoes around in the water, drain, and repeat. Spread the potatoes out on a dish towel or paper towels and blot to dry.

Pour oil in a large pot, like a Dutch oven. Add the potatoes and turn the heat to medium-medium high. Cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy! I recommend serving them with this Mississippi Comeback Sauce.

My love for potatoes is no secret. Have you seen my twice-baked pimento cheese potatoes? Or my bacon, egg, and cheese potato waffles?

With this crazy method, easy homemade French fries are made by placing sliced potatoes in cold oil. They cook as the oil heats up, giving you fries with tender centers and crunchy exteriors.

 

Filed Under: DIY, food, in the kitchen, recipes, snack — Tagged With: fries, homemade, potatoes, recipe, recipes, side dish

Comments

  1. Ally says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:27 am

    This looks so amazing! I don’t like frying food bc I’m worried I will burn my hands as it happened once. :'(

    • Abby says

      September 16, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      I’m paranoid about burns, too, which is why I *love* this recipe! I hope you try it, Ally!

  2. Alli @ Tornadough Alli says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I absolutely love to make homemade french fries, but sadly I don’t to often, There seriously isn’t anything like the taste of the homemade ones though! I an’t wait to give your recipe a try! I’d love for you to come link up with us over at Throwback Thursday link party!

    • Abby says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you for the invite, Alli! I just linked up!

  3. Siva says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Tried it and loved it !

    • Abby says

      September 22, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad, Siva! Thank you for letting me know!

  4. Creatively Homespun says

    September 29, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    This looks fabulous! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! It’s great to party with you! I have pinned all your posts to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again this week! xo

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