Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade French fries, a classic comfort food that everyone loves. This easy recipe transforms simple Russet potatoes into golden, crunchy fries that are fluffy on the inside. Perfect for serving as a side dish or a standalone snack, these fries will leave your taste buds craving more. Enjoy them fresh from the fryer with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into even strips.
- Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the potato strips in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden brown; remove with a slotted spoon.
- Immediately sprinkle salt and paprika over hot fries and toss gently.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg