Cut the potatoes into 1/4"-1/2" thick fries. Immediately toss the fries in desired spices, herbs, toppings, or simply a little more salt when removing from the oven. ", Cut each slice into matchsticks, about 1/4 inch wide, After soaking in cold water for at least half an hour, drain the fries, Thoroughly dry the fries with a cotton towel and dust them with cornstarch. These fries look SERIOUSLY crispy and suuuuper delicious! I will be running out to get that cornstarch now, fried, baked or boiled, potatoes are a welcomed part of my life.Thanks for the info. I could never afford one...it was a gift. Read "How to Choose a Healthy & Tasty Cooking Oil" for more on this subject. It's so worth it to make fresh instead of the frozen. Yes, we are in full swing of fun summer recipes and today is no exception. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 01, 2013: At least you have mastered the art of making really good and crisp and well flavored ones! Allow fries to drain on paper towels or brown paper bags. RajanJolly, now that you can use the double-fry method your fries will turn out crispy every time! Toss the potatoes with the cornstarch … In Cusco, where you can buy two pounds for 30 U.S. cents, it's a delicious and budget-friendly choice. Our first challenge was to choose the best type of potato for frying. Mazeltov! We finally took a tip from La Lucha, a well-known sandwich joint in Miraflores that boasts "the best French fries in Lima". A neighborhood Chinese market has started selling half cooked fries for a little more than plain potatoes. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on November 25, 2012: 2300 varieties of potatoes? Thanks again for a really super hub, All the votes, shares and pinned!! Carefully arrange the potatoes on the preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 25-35 minutes. Since 2,300 potato varieties exist in Peru, finding the perfect frying potato was quite a challenge. H C Palting from East Coast on December 13, 2012: I love fries and typically bake them. This step was the first part of the process that caught my attention. I do love fries I have to say bit do not make them. Thanks for this enellecxt overview. And I love french fries! This process, called blanching, will help remove excess starch. I’ve tried the popular cornstarch trick to make sweet potato fries crispy, but (homemade fry fans, please do not hate me for this), I’m just not into it. georgescifo from India on November 25, 2012: French fries are one of my favorite snacks, but have not yet dared to make it myself...thanks for the tips and I will try it for the next weekend :). Hi Danielle! Push the rack back in and cook for 15 minutes. Your email address will not be published. GlimmerTwinFan, you're so right! Yes, we are in full swing of fun summer recipes and today is no exception. Linda Chechar from Arizona on December 04, 2012: Thanks for the tutorial on homemade french fries. Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Sharing PolicyAffiliate DisclosureSoupAddict.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Choose a deep, heavy-bottomed stainless steel skillet or... ...a cast iron skillet. Crispy Sweet Potato Fries! Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on December 09, 2012: Jamie Brock, I appreciate your enthusiasm for the common french fry. When we lived in the United States, we rarely made French fries at home. Valerie Washington from Tempe, Arizona on November 26, 2012: mmm french fries....dipped in a wendy's frosty...that's what I thinking about!!! I haven't tried it myself, but I have a friend who swears by that method. Pinning this to use later. While deep-frying, it's best to wear a heavy apron and a long-sleeved shirt to protect the arms. Meanwhile, position the oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 425ºF. Peruvians drench fries in plenty of Peruvian aji sauce. If you've had trouble getting your sweet potato fries to crisp up, this recipe may become your favorite. If you add too many fries at once, the temperature of the oil will decrease too much to crisp the fries. prasetio30 from malang-indonesia on March 01, 2014: I love frech fries and I got new recipe here. Whisk together oil, cornstarch, and salt and toss the cooled fries in the mixture. Or just on their own?Â. I love french fries, and these look wonderful. I don’t recommend it! Our friends rave about these fries and say they're better than the old-style McDonald's fries. Very useful, interesting and voted up :). If you eat fries often, the oven method would definitely be a wiser choice. flashmakeit from usa on November 27, 2012: Never thought of using cornstarch. Voted up and a bunch of others. But they're so worth it! Remove fries to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Second batch soaked in saltwater (not brine!) Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. While you can certainly fry food in hot oil as is (think skin-on chicken pieces), we often dip food in a coating first. French fry lovers in some areas of the United States swear by chili cheese fries, others adore salt & vinegar, while their northern neighbors drown fries in gravy. I've given up on trying to stay on the healthy side when attempting to make sweet potato fries. Mouthwatering delicious...Thanks for this hub and how to make these wonderful little yummies. Heat oil to 325°F. I suggest not even taking it all the way out of the oven to put the fries on it. What I don’t love is all of the oil. These tasty carrot fries are my newest favorite way to eat 45 servings of vegetables in one sitting. Crisply done! The water-cornstarch bath as well as frying the potatoes twice are the secrets to crispy, golden brown, deep-fried sweet potato fries.Soaking the raw potato strips in an ice water bath at the start also helps to keep the potatoes from sticking to each other, and adds to their crispiness. Meanwhile, whisk 1 tbsp vegetable oil with salt and cornstarch in a small bowl. https://blog.thermoworks.com/sides/golden-crisp-french-fries You can even set them in the refrigerator if you want. I probably wouldn't bother to make them at home if I had that luxury! This is my take on the technique and I guarantee these will come out crispy instead of that soggy mess that a lot of oven fries end up as. Thanks so much for a killer recipe. It works (kind of) but not well enough to be worth the effort. Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on February 04, 2013: Pinkchic, the homemade fries are so much yummier than the frozen or fast food ones. 1 (32-ounce) bottle (approx. It lowers blood pressure naturally and you can buy the extract on Amazon. In fact, it's not just them who do it. Everyone loves fries. Loved all your tips on oils, potatoes and salt to use. We love our fries with their jackets but whichever your preference, you'll be pleased with the results. With only 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy crispy French fries that are homemade, waaaaay lower in fat than your usual fries, and don't leave your kitchen smelling like a fast food joint. I wouldn't have ever thought of using cornstarch. Be very careful when opening the oven as some steam may be trapped in. Can you layer fries in an air fryer? https://www.rachelcooks.com/2020/02/19/air-fryer-french-fries While the pan and oven are heating, make your fry coating. Billybuc, I'm so glad you liked this recipe! But after moving to a little town in the Peruvian Andes and eating more than our share of limp fries, we realized the only way to enjoy restaurant-style French fries—crispy, tender, golden—was to make them at home. Georgescifo, I'm glad you're going to try it! As soon as the fries are caramel brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes, fish them out of the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drop them into the paper towel-lined bowl. Some recommend soaking potatoes in sugar or salt water. But sometimes only french fries will do. Thank you for coming by! Cornstarch. How do you like your fries? Vespa's recipes have appeared in "Midwest Living" and "Taste of Home". While I'm here I have to ask ... What kind of knife that is in your photos? LOL, could not resist my usual word making! One batch I baked for 20 minutes to remove moisture, then fried at 375F. Carol, I must admit that I only make them as a rare treat, or for when we have company. For blood pressure, check out my Hub on "Maiz Morado" or purple corn. Thanks for the vote and comment! I fry mine until halfway done and then freeze for at least 7 hours or until the next day or whenever I feel like fries again.........the best fries ever....... Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on November 27, 2012: Flashmakeit, I'm glad you're a fellow fry lover! Awesome hub vespawoolf! Cut potato into french fry shapes. Hi Sandy, while I am not a dietitian or qualified to give any health advice, there have not been any credible studies verifying that microwaving food is dangerous for your health. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-baked-sweet-potato-fries-241843 Microwaving a mixture of cornstarch and water for a few minutes evenly hydrates the starch molecules, creating a smooth, pudding-like mixture. First you blanch them in hot oil and then you fry them a second time once the fries are ordered and about to be served. Required fields are marked *. I have tried (and failed) to make fries at home but I have never thought to use cornstarch. I appreciate a lot for your effort in creating this informative blog. But digging into half of your recommended daily all while enjoying french fries is pretty freaking awesome. Refry the French fries in batches, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. You want to use a high starch and low water content potato for fries. and it is all thanks to one secret ingredient that makes these crispy fries! Starchy potatoes are best for frying; the starchier and drier, the better. Reserve 2 TBSP of the oil aside and then use the rest of the oil to liberally grease a half sheet pan or any metal baking sheet with sides. on November 25, 2012: Needed this recipe. Increase oil temperature to 375 Fahrenheit (190 C). I have been on a mission for a long time. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. How to Make Super Crispy Oven Fries with Cornstarch. Useful article because I do like fries. If you make French fries frequently, consider investing in a mandoline. Preparation. VictoriaLynn, I totally respect ketchup lovers. Potatoes basically fall into two categories: starchy or waxy. Toss them gently to remove excess oil. Aurelio Locsin from Orange County, CA on December 04, 2012: I'll forward this information to the family cook. These are absolutely the crispiest oven fries I have ever found! Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on November 28, 2012: Taztik, what a good idea! Who doesn't love potatoes? Well said, Kaili Bisson. Serve immediately. Oils with low smoke points degrade at high temperatures, with serious consequences. :) Sorry, I couldn't resist. These tasty carrot fries are my newest favorite way to eat 45 servings of vegetables in one sitting. Life Under Construction from Neverland on March 02, 2013: wow this is really good. No need to make them at home. Cornstarch is messy. https://www.averiecooks.com/baked-thick-cut-seasoned-oven-fries Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. With lots of ketchup! FullOfLoveSites from United States on December 11, 2012: Mmmmmmm... just plain yummy! Randomcreative, the sweet potato fries are a bit trickier since they tend to get limp more quickly. Enjoy! Get crispy, crunchy fries with much less oil than deep frying requires with these air-fried spuds. Potatoes make me really happy and the King version of potatoes – FRENCH FRIES make me th After much experimentation in the kitchen and many failed batches of limp, dry and tough fries, we found the double fry method produces the crispiest, most tender fries. You're right, there's nothing like crispy french fries. If you live in the United States, the potato of choice for French fries is the Idaho potato, also called the Russet or baking potato. I love french fries and hate when they come out limp and greasy. Please stick around after the recipe for a discussion of seasoning options. Thank you for reading and commenting! : ) Yes, 2,300 varieties is overkill and that's a low estimate. But I love it! You will have to make your own assessment about weather or not you are comfortable with it, but I personally do not believe that the myths about the harms of microwaving are true. Using a deep oil thermometer, heat vegetable oil to 325 Fahrenheit (165 C). Remove from oil, drain and cool. : ) Enjoy and thanks for taking the time to visit and comment. Give your potatoes a good scrub and cut them into at least 1/4″ thick fries or even up to 1/2″ if you want steak fries. Sometimes I get kind of close but last week I found the holy grail of oven baked fries! Sanjay Sharma from Mandi (HP) India on February 27, 2014: A beautifully worded hub with easy instruction. Use a metal spatula to move the fries around to a single layer. Will have to try when I have more time. Give them a try. Sprinkle with fry seasoning or finely ground sea salt. Amberld, please let me know what you think. Not all oils are created alike. some say when you soak the potatoes in cold water, you must also add salt too... i guess, its not important to add salt right? Enjoy! Oils reused in restaurants eventually become a thick, toxic soup. All this considered I still love fried chips with salt. Coat a heavy duty rimmed aluminum baking pan with 5 tbsp vegetable oil. Loveofnight Anderson from Baltimore, Maryland on November 26, 2012: I learned a lot today about my best friend the potato. As when I set out to unlock the secrets for crispy Baked French Fries, it was important to me that the sweet potato fries be as quick and easy to make as possible. Kristin "Baker Bettie" Hoffman is a trained chef, baking science geek, and the baking instructor here at BakerBettie.com. frances-clare from Harare, Zimbabwe on April 08, 2013: looking for paprika recipes to see if my husband blood pressure will come down (lol, french fries might not be the way to go) anyway, what can I use instead of cornstarch? Living in a country with over 2,300 varieties of potatoes made that a monumental task. It caught my eye because it seemed the mimic the techniques for making traditional french fries the best way you can in an oven. Interestingly, cornstarch contains 25 to 28 percent amylose, which is higher than the amount in wheat or potato starch (which are 20 to 22 percent amylose), and this is why cornstarch works the best for making crispy coatings on fried foods. Thank you so much for reporting your results Jack! Following safety guidelines is definitely important when deep frying. The natural moisture in the fries will steam them. I like to leave the skins on, but feel free to peel the potatoes if you prefer. Serve immediately. French fries are irresistible, and especially when they're crispy. This coating will help get the fries extra crispy. Shop our Crispy Oven-Baked Fries Recipe Shop the look, shop the styling, shop the recipe. You did a great job with this.. Any tips? Can't wait to give it a try again! Since the oven was warm, the meatballs took just another 15 to 18 minutes to bake. Well, steam them actually. I just slide the whole rack out a bit and dump the fries on. Last week it was homemade pan pizza, this week it was crispy oven fries. What a great hub. #1: it jump starts the cooking process of the fries so they can be cooked faster at a higher heat in the oven to make them crispy, and #2: it helps release some of the moisture in the fries so that they don’t just steam in the oven which is what usually happens. I'm sad to admit that my Wusthof knives are sitting on the bench now. So crispy without the sogginess of frying.Â. www.amyscookingadventures.com/2012/04/crispy-oven-baked-fries.html One issue I had though was that they were all stuck together after microwaving. Learn how your comment data is processed. I love using paprika and sea salt. The secret? I have a recipe for baking them with plenty of fresh herbs for a healthier twist. Enjoy and thanks for your comment! Using a long-handled slotted spoon, wire skimmer or frying spider, transfer matchsticks to hot oil. : ). Suzanne Ridgeway from Dublin, Ireland on November 26, 2012: What a great hub! What a classic. Kierstin Gunsberg from Traverse City, Michigan on June 08, 2017: These look so awesome! While the fries are cooling and drying out, coat a half sheet pan, or any metal baking sheet with sides, liberally with oil. https://www.allrecipes.com/.../50223/homemade-crispy-seasoned-french-fries A mission to make baked french fries that come out just as crispy as ones that are deep fried. To make the perfect restaurant-style french fries at home there are 6 things you need to know: Choose the right potato – baking potatoes (Russet or Idaho) have the highest starch content making them the best for frying, producing crispy … In Germany, mayonnaise is a popular fry condiment. Heat could be increased but danger of burning I think outweighs the speed of crisping, which is of course the goal here. Have tried soaking them before baking and they still turn out soggy. My homemade fries turn out to be limp but now going to be trying your recipe to make them crisp. Return fries to hot oil, in batches, and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. I’m so glad you enjoyed them Aspen! This batter coats the potatoes evenly, forming a delicately crispy crust as it fries. Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on December 11, 2012: FullofLoveSites, potatoes are loved the world over! You have so many great recipes on your page. Did you know that the Chines use cornstarch for crispy fried food? Voted up, useful, interesting and given 5 stars. for 20 mins then fried once at 300F for 5 mins, removed and cooled, then 325F until golden (not dark and sooty) brown. Many restaurants there are known for crispy fries that are inexpensive and delicious. Like most children, my boys love fast food French Fries. Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on December 04, 2012: The cornstarch trick helps a lot with oven fries, although they're unfortunately never as crispy as fried. These fries will be just as crispy and delicious as if you deep fried them without the mess of heating up a whole pot of oil! Crispy Oven Fries recipe shows you how to make perfect oven baked french fries.This healthy alternative to traditional french fries is equally comforting, extra crispy, and absolutely divine dunked in the included homemade fry sauce recipe.. BEST Crispy Oven Fries Recipe. I’ve tried to make baked fries before, but the often come out mushy and disappointing. The cornstarch really does make them crunchier. This also means that it does use quite a bit of oil but that is a big part of what makes these so crispy. We love French Fries and I haven't made them from scratch forever. Thank you for coming by! When spuds have cooled, re-heat oil to 375°F. I ticked mayonaise as my choice but I do love salt and garlic mayonaise also on my fries.Loved your tips on seasoning ideas and will definitely make some fries now. This recipe outlines how long you cook sweet potato fries in the air fryer and uses cornstarch to help give the fries an extra crunch. My cornstarch knowledge was until recently pretty basic. I’m going to give this a go with sweet potato fries next! If you've tried that method, let us know in the comments section. Yes, safiq ali patel, I should add that fries are not an everyday food but rather a special treat once in a while. Immediately toss the fries in desired spices, herbs, toppings, or simply a little more salt when removing from the oven. Serve the oven fries right away or keep warm under foil. : ) Salt & garlic sounds like a unique and delicious dipping choice. Kristin's approach to baking is to teach foundational recipes, baking techniques, and approachable baking science. Sharing this recipe. Have you ever coated them with yellow cornmeal and fried them this way when serving fried fish and or sprinkle with chili powder? These homemade sweet potato fries were one of the biggest hits at a recent Memorial Day BBQ party for 40 people (yes, Crispy Sweet Potato Fries for 40!) So for these oven fries we going to nuke them in the microwave to essentially “blanch” them. Place in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, until the oil just starts to smoke. Add oil to the cold pan, allowing at least two inches of headroom in case the oil bubbles over when you drop in the fries. and it is all thanks to one secret ingredient that makes these crispy fries! Vespa Woolf (author) from Peru, South America on March 02, 2013: Unknown spy, I've never soaked mine in salt water but it makes sense--salt draws moisture out. Thanks so much for the comment and votes! Deborah Neyens from Iowa on November 30, 2012: My mouth is watering! A cast iron skillet increase oil temperature to 375 Fahrenheit (190 C), is an interesting information, to save energy. I've recently started to master crispy sweet potato fries and would love to try my hand at regular potato fries, too. Enjoy and thank you! I have never made homemade french fries because as you stated, they are easy enough to find in the U.S. and most of them are really good. You won't believe how crispy and flavorful they are, with hardly any oil! Still, we do oven fries when we don't have company. 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