Homemade French Fries
French fries are the ultimate comfort food that can elevate any meal. With a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these homemade fries are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy them fresh out of the fryer, seasoned to perfection, or dipped in your favorite sauce for an irresistible flavor experience. Get ready to transform simple potatoes into golden, crunchy delights that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
- 3 cups vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the Russet potatoes into even sticks.
- Submerge potato sticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Add potato sticks in batches; fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes per batch.
- Transfer fried potatoes to paper towels to drain excess oil and sprinkle with salt immediately.
- Enjoy your fries fresh with ketchup or any dip of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg