Keith – Just stick to any kind of baking potato and you’ll be fine. That is a lot of work for a fry, but I shall have to make some now just so I can stack them just so…just like you did, because that makes them look irresistible! 5. Peel your potatoes. Another great tip for making the best french fries is to soak your cut-up french fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Much easier and quicker too! And it wasn’t that great anyway. Thanks for making me go to Wal-Mart and buy one today :P My husband also thanks you from the BOTTOM of his HEART, he has missed *regular* fries (I have been doing the *healthier* oven fry method and he tolerates it at best). Everyone else I hang with doesn’t know how to do crap. LOVE the way they look! 1. The potatoes matters, the fat also – it has to be vegetable. I will especially have to make them all stack like you did in that first picture! I’ll have to tell him! Once you choose a starchy variety like the ones above, you can test the moisture content of each individual potato with a saline test. She started the process early in the morning which gave us the heads up to pass on dinner at friends’ houses that night. If you want to make perfect french fries, you need to use a method made popular by The Fat Duck’s Heston Blumenthal. I have been using crisco and been happy with the results. fry and THE PERFECT FRY. Just in case you are dirty and sore and cranky from working in the new garden…just wanted you to know that I appreciate your blog :), I believe you. ~ karen! Spellcheck. I had one …..long time ago….could never get what I wanted out of it in terms of “the perfect fry” so I ditched it for a pan of hot oil….which of course made very soggy fries! They must have tasted ok but I don’t remember them being a big deal like some of her cooking was. Refrigerate until cool. I haven’t decided yet. Look at the potato in the solution. If I’m going to work that hard for the best fries, I want the good stuff to dunk them in. ~ karen! Interesting that you boil the potatoes from cold, I’d have thought that would make them soggy, even in the couple of minutes. ♦ The second way people try to make fries is by getting fancy and twice cooking the french fries. Waffle Cut, Crinkle Cut, or Steak Fries: 17 minutes at 400 degrees F, tossing or shaking once halfway through. They’ll be crispier, and stay crispier longer. It helps to remove the starch, now giving a crispier fry… You are a woman after my own heart. Home fries on the other hand are boiled then cut before you fry them. Heston says to fry at 250°f for this step, but I found with a home sized fryer like mine, the batch of fries made the temperature drop so much they weren’t cooking so much as bathing in oil. Best way to get a great FF. ;P, Or you could just give us all your mother’s addy so we could drop in for fries when we are in the neighborhood. Starchy, low-moisture potatoes will yield the crispiest french fries. Thanks! Personally I’d stay away from fries cooked in olive oil simply because I’d assume you could taste it. Fry potatoes in small batches, maybe 7-8 fries per batch, so that they cook evenly. The secret to achieving the perfect french fries is to fry them twice. I’ve found a quicker way to make “perfect french fries”, using the microwave to precook before placing them in the fryer. To reiterate. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut each piece into … Fry half of potatoes until crisp and light golden brown, about 3 … (The hard boiling of the fries destroys the outer layer, turning it to an irregular shape, which increases surface area, which is good!). I had several that did not, and now it seems I will need to buy one if I am going to make perfect fries. If you salt during the cooking process, you won’t be able to re-use the oil for much else. (professional series) I don’t think they sell it anymore. ~ karen. :) She obviously knew perfect. And, I really do love all the great things I learn from you. Animal fat is the very best fat to cook french fries in. Potatoes contain a lot of starch and uncooked starch isn’t well digestible by humans and certainly not a pleasure to eat. I don’t think they sell it anymore, but my guess is another TFal would work. Be sure your potato's are raw when you make your french fries. Yup. I'm in the raw camp. I made em pretty for their picture. Why Should I Boil Out My Deep Fryer? and BTW there was a McDonalds ad at the bottom of the blog!!!! There’s nothing worse than deciding to blow a bunch of calories on a special meal, to find yourself eating a soggy, sad mess of inferior food! French Fries? – Heat the oil to maintain a medium-low boil. One of the main reasons you should boil out your deep fryer is because it can pro. And then cooking them again at a higher temperature. Here is an abridged version of how to make a “perfect” french fry (to my standards anyhow). Can you mail me some french fries next time you make em? – Drop the raw fresh sliced potatoes into the cold oil On the other hand, oil that is at the end of its life in your fryer may have some residual flavors from other menu items, or it may start to smoke as a result of too much breakdown. Not even because I value my vag. Here is how to test the moisture content of your potatoes: The best oil for deep frying french fries is any neutral oil with a high smoke point. I’ll have to take your word for how great yours are. I’ll get back to you when the time is right. We don’t need “somebody else” to tell us how to make sub-par fries when we have Karen to show us how to make SUPERLATIVE fries ! I Went to See a Medium. Art by Karena, Safety in numbers…she can’t catch us all. French fries dipped in a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise are divine. Hey CatFauve! As a result, your fries won't be as crispy. Cannot. ~ karen. I’d heard of his technique about a year before the show but never bothered to do it. Remember, you do need to preheat the fryer for best results. They will be cooked, but not falling apart. Bless her soul. I just bought my mother a teeny tiny one (Cuisinart I think) for Xmas. The surface should be dry and leathery. I really do. Hmmm. Yup. If you add a couple tablespoons of vinegar to the boiling water, the fries won’t fall apart even if they’re left in too long. I’ll do jumping jacks while they cool in the fridge. Off with the skin! For about the past 20 years. You know, so I won’t mis-speed words. Nothing beats a french fry that's crispy on the outside, and still soft and warm on the inside, but it's tough to get it just right when you cook them at home. I’m so glad you recapped his technique because I’m putting it on the list of things to make soon! Shake out oil and cool in refrigerator. – Eat. xoxo That’s exactly what I was thinking.. exactly. ~ k! Cool the fries before frying them a second time. Maybe. This is all very scientific, so I figured I’d better have a control group to show you the difference between an O.K. PS I LOVE your stack of fries! That’s it. There are a few factors that affect how long to cook frozen fries. 3. Some chefs even chill par-cooked French fries before frying them a second time. I will be passing this onto him! A neutral oil won’t affect the flavor of your fries, and an oil with a high smoke point (the point at which an oil starts to break down when heated) will be stable throughout your frying process. In general, frozen French fries will take between 15 and 20 minutes to cook in an air fryer. The best method for achieving perfect, crispy french fries is to deep fry your potatoes twice. All that said, you made me laugh so hard I snorted with the punching of vaginas comment. Can I use a thermometer and deep cast iron skillet? I hope you will come see my new Annie Sloan Projects revealed! Prepare the Potatoes. So did I. How is the front yard garden project going??? :) Glad you can confirm it though. My Mom makes the best French fries I have ever tasted. Experiment with seasonings, cuts, or even frying oils to create the best signature fries for your establishment. Hand cut. What do I care about? :). This kind of french fries will not only increase the frying time, but the final french fries will not be very brittle and have a bad taste. Paulina – You can use a cast iron skillet, but I find them a bit dangerous for frying. I am curious to hear your preferred oil? Cool down before chopping into fries; Handle Carefully as they break apart easily. Other potatoes will be too waxy. :). Fresh cut fries are a big moneymaker for anyone in the foodservice industry. Shoot – now I want some and I do not have a deep fryer. Below, we’ll explain the best way to prepare potatoes for frying, how long to fry french fries, and how long you can hold fries before serving. As soon as you cut the fries, you're going to transfer them to this bowl. http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-how-to-make-perfect-mcdonalds-style-french-fries.html, http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/02/ff_myhrvold/all/1. Most restaurants cook their fries twice in the fryer- once at a lower temperature to cook the fry, and once at a hot temperature to crisp them. My hubby has been on the search for the perfect French fry. The french fries look awesome. A french fry cutter is the perfect way to reduce prep time, ensure uniformity in your fries, and provide the freshest tasting product! Figured it was a lotta work for a fry. Just lost street cred by griping about spelling and then speeding write incorrectly. I would have liked your ma. Will have to give Sunflower a try. Do you have a recipe for homemade ketchup? They were fried in DUCK fat. Home » Food » Sides » How to Make Perfect French Fries. How can we improve it? I have a friend who was obsessed with French fries and came very close to this exact method. Any suggestions? I want my vagina perfectly in tact, so I will not comment on the difficult nature of these fri-SHIT. When it’s almost time to serve them, remove them from the cooler to be fried a second time. 4. And doing various other tough, strong things. Regularly cleaning deep fryers is essential for establishments like Southern kitchens, fast food operations, and diners that rely heavily on their fryer. ‘Cause the bought stuff is just not good enough for these beauties. ~ karen. Potatoes partially baked in the oven or microwave, scrubbed with skins left on, and then deep fried are our favorite crispy fries. © 2003-2020 WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company — All Rights Reserved.Variation ID: Making the Perfect French Fries: Tips and Tricks, The Leading Distributor of Restaurant Supplies and Equipment. Different chefs have different favourites in terms of potato varieties, but since most of us live in places where grocery stores carry “baking potatoes” as opposed to “Kennebec variety baking potatoes”, I’ll stick with telling you to use whatever baking potato you can find. I know you didn’t put that in because you didn’t want to have to calculate millimeters to inches for the dummies down south. Soak. Toooo funny. I, too believe that Kennebec potatoes are the best potatoes, period. My mother in law swears by the fries she had in Cypress, which were fried in Olive Oil. Ooooookay folks. Over the years we have expanded our selection of commercial equipment and wholesale supplies to include healthcare, educational, food, beverage, office, parts and hotel supplies. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. ~ karen. I am a fries-hund and I will definably be trying this method, and I know my spleen and vagina will be thanking me for it. Head to the Cutting Board. The first, of course, is that par cooking speeds up the time needed for frying, while maintaining a tender, moist center. My husband’s family is originally from Chicago, so if you be needin to take out a contract on your vag-hits, you know who to call. I’m always looking for a better at-home fry recipe. Thanks so much for coming to my website and calling my posts stupid! Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the french fries with olive oil. ;) ~ karen! 3. Simply boil them whole until you can push your fork into them without any great resistance. Recipe Notes: These are a few things to keep in mind as you make your fries. →Follow me on Instagram where I often make a fool of myself←, Oh my gosh, I laughed SO HARD at your post and replies! My husband, being the awesome cook he is, decided to bake the fries first to cook them, and then just dip them in the fryer to finish them off. Lol. Whether you're creating the perfect stir fry or concocting a marinade, cooking oil is a necessary staple to any kitchen. Thrice cooked french fries. Traci L. – I’m sure they’re good. Karena I think you’ll like the results of the thrice cooked fries better. It’s a post on how to make the very best, *perfect* french fry. I could have told you all this if you had only asked! 3. With hundreds of thousands of products available and millions of orders shipped, we have everything your business needs to function at its best. If a single one of you complains this is too much work I’m going to punch you in the vagina. Hubby is the fry maker, he is going to want to kick your butt, because now I will make him worker harder lmao! Because they haven't broken down at all, the molecules in brand new oil may not bond well with your french fries. Cut potatoes will start to discolor if they're exposed to oxygen for too long—even if they're in the water. The technique makes the perfect french fry. This tip is simple: Pop your cut potatoes into the microwave in an uncovered bowl for 2-3 minutes while you prep your pan for frying. Strain very well before deep frying; You can freeze the Potatoes whole or after the first deep fry to cook … After your French fries get an even golden colour across them, use a slotted spoon or a frying spoon net to remove the fries from the pan. You can create slightly healthier fries in the oven but they will NOT be considered, referred to or hailed as perfect. ~ karen. I’m confused. I think Tina should get a medal for her offer. You should be able to pick up one of the fries without it breaking in half. THE ONLY DRYWALL ANCHOR YOU SHOULD EVER USE. You CANNOT leave the skin on for perfect fries. Lisa – Well … it’s definitely not a post on how to make the easiest french fry. Our focus is your convenience – order online from your laptop, desktop, or smartphone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bring a pot of (unsalted) water up to a boil. I promise to try if you tell me what kind of deep frier you have!! Thanks Karen! Place in pot of cold, heavily salted water. Bring to boil. :). Cook … A baking potato has the right amount of starch and moisture to make a good french fry. Salt them when they come out. Do tell please. BUT I am taking much more time reading the post to see who will be punched in the vagina….Whaaaaa. After scrubbing the potatoes, you can peel them or leave the skins on for a little extra fiber. First, the cut potatoes are cooked for 5 to 7 minutes in 325-degree oil until cooked through but not brown. With frying I don’t want the taste of the oil, I want the taste of the food. Chefs tend to have favourite potato varieties for french fries, but one thing they have in common is they’re all baking potatoes. Boiling out a deep fryer is the process of removing old oil , adding water and cleaning solution, and then boiling the water to thoroughly clean the interior of the fryer and remove any hard, stuck-on grime. I hand cut them, put little pats of butter on the fries (I know, not so healthy) and bake them at 400 temp for about 45 minutes. I don’t have a picture, however. That’s my goal. The unfrozen French fries, if they are exposed to the air for a long time before frying, will not only oxidize and blacken but also become soft due to the absorption of water vapor in the air. Remove and drain on paper towels. Then I won’t even feel guilty! Fry again at 385°f until golden and crispy. Hi Doni – Yup the fryer I have is good. If the potato floats, it has a high moisture content. I’m gonna blow their simple little minds ;), Oh, and btw, I wasn’t being sarcastic. Cannot. But who knows … ~ karen! Depending on how big the pot of water is, and how thick your fries are cut, it may take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Does it heat the oil hot enough to actually fry? Brine for 1 1/2 hours in Brine Solution. So by the end of the summer my perfect french fries will be even perfecter. And unappealing. It is a post on how to make THE PERFECT FRENCH FRY. Pam – No need to thank me if you already knew! This guide will teach you how to cut french fries while determining the best french fry cutter for your application. Love this post Karen! Monitor your boiling fries. Ideally, you should use oil that has been used a few times and has had the chance to break down a bit. But I am totally on board with trying this perfect French fry myself. The rest of you will just have to follow Karen’s instructions, I guess. See here for how to make Guaranteed Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. Drain and run under cool water. Once you see the first big bubble of a boil, remove fries. I guess people aren’t afraid of getting punched in the vagina, or spleen. As much as I’d go out and buy a deep fryer, my partner would murder me which is much worse than the punch. How Long To Cook Frozen French Fries In The Air Fryer. Or maybe the spleen. They’re the driest. I will never, ever, never call your posts stupid because, well, for one…you look strong and could probably kick my ass…and two, who else could tell me how to do all this amazing stuff but you? A few times a year he would make a big batch of fries and chili (even the ingredients are hard to find in Japan) and we’d have chili fries! Copyright © 2021 The Art of Doing Stuff. To help you improve your restaurant's fries, we share the best potatoes for frying, how to choose the best oil, potato preparation tips, and how to season your french fries for the best flavor. Creating the perfect french fries takes time. I will tell you now, that I have tried every method, potato and oil temperature known to mankind in my quest to create THE PERFECT FRENCH FRY. Hope for the spleen, Lisa. I have the time but not the fryer because I got rid of mine when we moved rather than clean it and pack it. @Lisa – I agree! ~ karen! Based in Lancaster, PA. WebstaurantStore is the largest online restaurant supply store servicing professionals and individual customers worldwide. I … on the other hand … have purchased a bag full of Kennebec seed potatoes. Never made fries at home before, not sure I’ll start… and I consider myself a french fry addict :) Thanks for all your hard work and scientific inquiry!!! Matthew – I’m familiar with that method. YOU GO, GIRL !!! Fry at 325°f until a crust forms but no colour. I like my vagina intact, thank you! Traditional Belgian-style french fries are cooked with a two-stage frying process. You cannot under any circumstances create PERFECT french fries in the oven. 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