French fries can be described as one of the most popular snacks among the consumers of various age groups all over the world. This snack can be characterized by a crispy exterior and a soft interior that makes French fries an interesting snack to eat. French fries can be combined with burgers, sandwiches, and just consumed with ketchup.
Crispy French fries can be cooked at home easily. You only need to have proper cooking skills and ingredients that will allow you to cook crispy French fries that taste like those in the restaurants.
Here is a guide to cooking crispy French fries at home for movie night snacks or evening snacks.
Ingredients
- 3 big potatoes;
- 3 cups of oil to fry;
- Salt – 1 tablespoon;
- Black pepper – half tablespoon;
- Paprika or red chili powder – half tablespoon;
Instructions:
Peel and wash potatoes.
Cut potatoes into French fries-like pieces.
Soak potato slices in cold water for 5 minutes.
Dry the slices with a clean kitchen towel.
Pour three cups of oil in the deep pan and heat it.
Divide potato slices into several portions and cook for four to five minutes until soft without getting colored.
Remove potatoes from oil and set aside.
Turn on high heat to heat oil again.
Put potato slices in oil and cook until crispy and golden-brown.
Take them out of the pan and drain extra oil using a kitchen towel.
Add some salt, pepper, and paprika to make the taste better.
Cooking tips
If you want crispy French fries, it is necessary to cook them twice. It means that during the first cooking they will get cooked, but during the second, they will become crispy.
Serving suggestions
It is possible to serve hot French fries with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, cheese sauce, or any other sauces. Also, French fries will go well with hamburgers and sandwiches.
Conclusion
With the help of the mentioned instructions, it will be possible to cook delicious crispy French fries at home. After that, you probably won’t want to buy them from a store anymore.
