Once  you see the first big bubble of a boil, remove fries. Thanks for all of your experimentation! ~ karen! 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. So what’s the count on punched out vagina’s and spleens? (professional series) I don’t think they sell it anymore. Your email address will not be published. Can you mail me some french fries next time you make em? Do tell please. about 20 minutes. RECIPE: Healthy 3-step baked fries Homemade fries can be healthier, cheaper than store-bought and just as easy to make. Ooooookay folks. Other potatoes will be too waxy. Top. The rest of you will just have to follow Karen’s instructions, I guess. Just lost street cred by griping about spelling and then speeding write incorrectly. Buy Now. 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 ! Back in the 80’s , I worked for Chili’s . And also that people should learn to spell. Any suggestions? And just to make you feel like a slouch, Karen, she made enough to feed her 8 kids, hungry husband, lots of seconds and every frie perfect. – Drop the raw fresh sliced potatoes into the cold oil The technique is similar and the result is the same. And unappealing. Cook for 7 minutes then shake the basket or stir the fries. 5. The best french fries I have ever had came from Didier in Toronto. I do. If you want to make perfect french fries, you need to use a method made popular by The Fat Duck’s Heston Blumenthal. You cannot under any circumstances create PERFECT french fries in the oven. Fan-effing-tastic. I found out about that here (http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-how-to-make-perfect-mcdonalds-style-french-fries.html), and trust me, you won’t even believe the difference. Thanks! Place the frozen crinkle fries in the air fryer basket and spread out evenly. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. I’ve come close many times. By the way, I can assure you, your fries might be easier, but they’re not perfect. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly grease the air basket with cooking spray. Since appliances vary, these cooking times are approximate. Pam – No need to thank me if you already knew! Garlic & Black Pepper Steakhouse Fries. I’ll definitely try it out soon. 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. Do you need Help? Cannot. Love you. I have been using crisco and been happy with the results. You should be able to pick up one of the fries without it breaking in half. Using a large pot, boil potatoes with skins on until almost done. And, I really do love all the great things I learn from you. More Profit. Simply placing the French fries into a preheated oven may be easier and less messy than using a pot or deep fryer filled with hot oil. They’re the driest. Before I get to the method for making the perfect french fry I want to go through the most common ways to make fries. Does it heat the oil hot enough to actually fry? :). Required fields are marked *. Place the fries in a large bowl. The outer shell is crispy and crunchy, while the inside of the fry is hot, fluffy and salty. Allow to cool, and cut potatoes into long strips, approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and thick. Spread the fries out on the foil-covered baking sheet in single layer. Buy Now. See here for how to make Guaranteed Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. Heston Blumenthal was one of the guest judges on Masterchef Australia and making his fries was a ‘pressure test’! Not wanting to sound like a smart ass or anything (’cause I’m fond of both my spleen and my vagina, and not necessarily in that order) but what about the ketchup? (^-^). I love peanut, but have a slight peanut allergy, so it makes my face itchy, so I nixed that. If cooking larger batches, or if your waffle fries don't cook evenly, try turning them multiple times on following batches. ~ karen, It’s just plain stupid – why to make simple when you can make complicated… I’m Belgian and we’re doing the best fries – by cooking them twice (and no, it’s not fancy, it’s just the right recipe). I will be passing this onto him! Art by Karena, Safety in numbers…she can’t catch us all. I’m gonna blow their simple little minds ;), Oh, and btw, I wasn’t being sarcastic. The first round is at a lower temperature to cook the inside of the potato and the second time you'll use a higher temperature to make the fries golden brown and crispy. Drain and run under cool water. It’s a win-win kinda thing. I’m even wearing rubber gloves and a lab coat. While lifting weights. Spray the fries in a bag evenly with an olive oil-based cooking spray, which will give them a crispier texture. When I have to have a recipe to make fries, it’s too darn much trouble. With frying I don’t want the taste of the oil, I want the taste of the food. ~ karen! fry and THE PERFECT FRY. Bake the fries for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Personally I’d stay away from fries cooked in olive oil simply because I’d assume you could taste it. Spray the fries in a bag evenly with an olive oil-based cooking spray, which will give them a crispier texture. French Fries? Hmmm. I don’t have a picture, however. I don’t even care anymore if I make those yummy looking fries :). The whole process would take hours, but it was always worth it. This will not create the perfect french fry. 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! Place in pot of cold, heavily salted water. Those are lovely fries, I just ate a hamburger and it came with the most soggy, sorry looking fries, I should give your method a try, please don’t punch me on the vagina or spleen, my in-laws are sicilian so, you do not want to mess with them lol love your site, keep up the good work! You probably cut your own hair, don’t you. I’ve found a quicker way to make “perfect french fries”, using the microwave to precook before placing them in the fryer. They were fried in DUCK fat. 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). Spellcheck. Extra Crispy Golden Fries *AC Nielsen 52-week all outlet sales 6/13/2018 . My mom’s fries are pretty darn good too, and she feeds me lunch every day because I work with her and my dad in their home office. Peel if … To reiterate. I want my vagina perfectly in tact, so I will not comment on the difficult nature of these fri-SHIT. It just has to form a crust. But any tfal should do. Then I won’t even feel guilty! If ONLY for that! Matthew – I’m familiar with that method. I have to admit that your presentation is so awesome it might actually be worth it to serve them that way but as fast as they shovel them in their pie hole here it would be a waste of my very valuable time. You are a woman after my own heart. The surface should be dry and leathery. Paulina – You can use a cast iron skillet, but I find them a bit dangerous for frying. ~ karen. Karen dear, ( how can I say this) – you CARE. Buy Now. Hands down, the absolute best. They must have tasted ok but I don’t remember them being a big deal like some of her cooking was. Arnold studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. For about the past 20 years. Best way to get a great FF. Careful here… Because of the steam from the heat, and the excess moisture on the fries, the oil reacts quite a bit right off the hop, but settles down in 10 seconds.. so slowly drop em into the fryer. They’ll be crispier, and stay crispier longer. I was sure you were going to wrap yours up in a tea towel like my mother did. Sodium: 1 / 10 (value: 152, rounded value: 152) The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11. 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!!! But I am totally on board with trying this perfect French fry myself. You can use a home deep-fryer or just heat the oil in a Dutch oven. 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! I’ve done it and it’s true. Peel your potatoes. Peel and rinse the potatoes. Bring to boil. I soaked the peeled fries in hot tap water 15 minutes, 3 times to remove starch, followed recipe exactly otherwise. Omit this step if you prefer softer, less-crispy fries. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. It’s a lot easier (and healthier) to make french fries at home. Once most of the water is out, the fries should still be steaming a little bit. Take any kind of potato (sweet potatoes are the healthiest, but this will work with red or white potatoes too). Sorry. * Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. (The hard boiling of the fries destroys the outer layer, turning it to an irregular shape, which increases surface area, which is good!). Cover with cold water, then allow them to soak 2 or 3 hours (or you can stick them in the fridge and let them soak overnight). ; Bake at a high temperature. The thinner these are, the crispier they will be. My favorite fries are ones I don’t have to cook myself. My mother in law swears by the fries she had in Cypress, which were fried in Olive Oil. Now the part of the recipe you obviously left out is how you got out a ruler and straight edge to make them all the EXACT same size. Just because no one would go to the effort if it was not worth the result. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. But then I’m no French Fry expert! 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. Temp: 350°F (180°C) Cook Time: 4 minutes. Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries. Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels. Will have to give Sunflower a try. and Preheat your deep fryer to 375 degrees. You warned ’em. Thanks, Chef John! The BEST Way To Season French Fries. 1. Shoot – now I want some and I do not have a deep fryer. So let’s make PERFECT FRENCH FRIES. Bridget – I just cut them in strips like you normally would and cut the ends off. Thrice cooked french fries. I like my vagina intact, thank you! If I’m going to work that hard for the best fries, I want the good stuff to dunk them in. You just need a small one. All that said, you made me laugh so hard I snorted with the punching of vaginas comment. Yeah that’s where the vitamins and nutrients are blah, blah. I don’t think they sell it anymore, but my guess is another TFal would work. The potatoes matters, the fat also – it has to be vegetable. Toooo funny. The technique makes the perfect french fry. Here are some of the best ways to make frozen fries … Thanks Karen! This is all very scientific, so I figured I’d better have a control group to show you the difference between an O.K. My hubby has been on the search for the perfect French fry. Sprinkle the fries with any seasoning to taste. 1.) Convection Oven. Sweet. I really do. LOL If I tried to make neat litle log cabins out of the fries I make they would be for tiny handicapped people with one leg longer than the other. Everyone else I hang with doesn’t know how to do crap. Bring a pot of (unsalted) water up to a boil. :) Glad you can confirm it though. I love good French fries as much as the next person. Super crispy french fries! The secret to the best skillet french fries is using the double-fry method. First cooking them in oil, taking them out to cool. 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? I am curious to hear your preferred oil? And then cooking them again at a higher temperature. Air Fryer recipes: Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray; Put in the fryer frozen french fries in the amount that your fryer basket will allow (handful) in a single layer; Cook the Fries at 400 degrees for … They look delicious, I would definitely give it a try if only I had a deep fry. Monitor your boiling fries. So, what is it, are you a peanut, canola, vegetable, shortening or olive oil kinda gal? 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! You know, so I won’t mis-speed words. Make em laugh and make em learn. Or maybe the spleen. Once the fries are dry and cold, fry at 325°f until a crust forms. Country Style French Fries. ~ karen, Yum yum yum, delicious fries…that is all. No oil spray is needed for the fries. Hands down. Peel your potatoes, and cut them into fry shape. First at 170°C, then cool down and repeat at 190°C. Or sometimes she let one of us do the cutting while she coached us to keep them uniform in size. Put them in your deep fryer. So did I. ~ karen. 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. Omit this step if … Shake out oil and cool in refrigerator. Cut baking potatoes into medium sized fries. 3. 2. Cooking Instructions for Frozen Tater Tots | Livestrong.com So you wanna know how to make perfect French Fries, do you? If a single one of you complains this is too much work I’m going to punch you in the vagina. Here's the most simple recipe for crispy baked fries. Lisa – Well … it’s definitely not a post on how to make the easiest french fry. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut each piece into sticks. This is very similar to the process that we used . 4. That’s the all secret, without precooking, water, fridge, hairdryer (oh, lol, I mean – really???)…. I … on the other hand … have purchased a bag full of Kennebec seed potatoes. Hi Karen, Shake for a minute or so to distribute the oil. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the french fries with olive oil. Of all the great ways to eat potatoes, the french fry just might be the best. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. What to Make with Frozen French Fries. Dang. ~ karen, Oh my GOSH! Fry at 325°f until a crust forms but no colour. I’M GIVING AWAY A KITCHENAID STAND MIXER! There’s nothing quite like those crispy fried edges and the smell of the deep-fryer, or the way each individual fry finds the perfect balance of salt and fat. Zesty Curly Fries. xoxo Tina – Thank you for your generous offer. Wow. They were limp. That’s exactly what I was thinking.. exactly. I know everything you said not to do. Place the frozen fries into an air fryer. You can create slightly healthier fries in the oven but they will NOT be considered, referred to or hailed as perfect. Karen Bertelsen. When using smaller amounts, reduce cooking time. So I was wondering what kind of fryer is that one you have? I’d go for the deep fryer. I had to stop reading the comments because I was getting truly annoyed. ~ karen. Cook to desired texture. There is many reasons why I just love it. – Cook fries to desired doneness, about 15 minutes total time from turning the heat on But, my family gobbles them up, perfect or not. I saw this article in Wired a while back http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/02/ff_myhrvold/all/1, which mentions the thrice cooked fries you speak of. Hi Doni – Yup the fryer I have is good. You can also fry or grill tots or add them to a casserole. Thanks for this new (to me) technique. Do I REALLY need a deep fryer? And it is. I promise to try if you tell me what kind of deep frier you have!! Thanks Sharlene! ~ k! 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. Can’t wait for THAT post. Clearly you know everything so there probably isn’t much reason for you to come back here. They’re not battered like those irresistible fries … Hope for the spleen, Lisa. You’ll need baking potatoes and a deep fryer plus a pot of cold, salted water. Once the outsides start fraying away and they are able to break pretty easily (Some will break on their own) Take them out and strain them. How is the front yard garden project going??? When the oil's hot, start frying the potatoes in batches again, cooking until the fries are golden and crisp. ; Soak potatoes in warm water to remove excess starches. But they’re not perfect french fries. I have made them this way ever since. Bake at 400 until slightly brown and sizzling. Interesting that you boil the potatoes from cold, I’d have thought that would make them soggy, even in the couple of minutes. Maybe. enjoy! Traci L. – I’m sure they’re good. ♦  The first way people make fries is to grab whatever potato they have in their cupboard, cut it up, turn the deep fryer onto “HOT AS HELL”, and throw them in. Buy Now. I haven’t tried Sunflower. Hi Micol – Yup. ; Sprinkle french fry seasoning as evenly as you can over the fries and bake at 400°F until warm and golden brown. Are those hand cutted? ), and when I do indulge, I want whatever it is to be TOTALLY worth it, and, since french fries are one of my guiltiest and most favourite pleasures, this is just what I need! But who knows … ~ karen! As much as I’d go out and buy a deep fryer, my partner would murder me which is much worse than the punch. Your fries are beautiful! This is how my mother made her fries, except she cut them with an old wooden-handled crinkle cutter. Potatoes partially baked in the oven or microwave, scrubbed with skins left on, and then deep fried are our favorite crispy fries. Cover the entire sheet with fries without overlapping any. But it sounds like an awful lot of work. They were crispy and delicious! The french fries look awesome. Hey CatFauve! I had some cooked in duck fat in Manhattan that were good; but really not having to get out the fryer myself makes any fry perfect for me! ~ karen. Thanks so much for coming to my website and calling my posts stupid! I’m always looking for a better at-home fry recipe. (Most confusing bunch of replies ever on this one though!). 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. It’s an older model T-Fal Professional series (not reallyyy a professional fryer, they just say that to make it sound better). Place fries in a plastic bag and spray thoroughly with cooking spray. If needed air fry at 400°F/205°C for an … Of course, that’s a great way to enjoy these crispy, crinkle cut spuds, but to make these taters stand out, use them as an ingredient in comforting recipes like poutine. – Heat the oil to maintain a medium-low boil. THIS POST WAS LAST UPDATED: May 8th, 2020. 6. Here is an abridged version of how to make a “perfect” french fry (to my standards anyhow). NOT RECOMMENDED FOR COOKING IN A MICROWAVE OVEN. It got worse and worse. Boil for 10 minutes. D O NOT OVERCOOK! I guess people aren’t afraid of getting punched in the vagina, or spleen. I think Tina should get a medal for her offer. i have also tried this method but it really work .so its really good thank you very much. I could have told you all this if you had only asked! When the fries turn golden brown, after about 4 minutes, use the spider to gather the fries, allow to drain for a moment, then toss in the bowl with … Love this post Karen! Place on baking sheet (I find a baking stone works best) and sprinkle lightly with chili powder, salt and freshly ground pepper. It makes great things and more importantly it makes them faster and the end result is crispy delicious more healthy food not fried in oil. You CANNOT leave the skin on for perfect fries. I can’t wait to try this! Perfect french fry, perfect stack of french fries … and she’s hysterical! :), LOVE Fries and I would take the time to make the perfect fry. Yup. Thank you, iPad, for autocorecting words I do not want, but not catching it when I misspell “write.”, Hah! Gosh I think the rules were broken from the start!Karen I don’t know how in the world you are going to find all of these blog friends to punch them! 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! :). Depending on how big the pot of water is, and how thick your fries are cut, it may take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Do you have a recipe for homemade ketchup? Buy Now. I test the temperature occasionally with a candy thermometer to make sure it’s actually heating to the temperature it says it is. When double-frying, you fry the potatoes once at a lower temperature, then increase the heat and fry them a second time. I really do think you could kick my ass. Hope for the spleen. I don’t remember why she did them that way but she wrapped them up and put them in the fridge for maybe an hour or so. Figured it was a lotta work for a fry. Frozen Fries in Air Fryer. ;) ~ karen! Wow….now I’m just hungry for fries and it’s 7 a.m. Cooking Instructions. Lol. BUT I am taking much more time reading the post to see who will be punched in the vagina….Whaaaaa. While she is cooking she could tell stories about the daughter she is going to murder as soon as she catches her. ~ karen. You can also add dried rosemary before cooking. Place potatoes and vinegar in a saucepan and add 2 quarts (1.9L) water and 2 tablespoons (24g) salt. ♦  The second way people try to make fries is by getting fancy and twice cooking the french fries. 1. Recipes and laughter–perfect combo that made my evening. Sweet Potato Straight Fries. Bless her soul. 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. Kristen S – I meant to put oil info in the post and completely forgot. @Lisa – I agree! And doing various other tough, strong things. This recipe made great fries. Written by Karen. That’s it. Cook for 2 minutes, then fry. You don’t want the fry to colour. TO COOK FROZEN FRIES IN AN AIR FRYER. 4. Everyone’s vbest freendd. Home » Food » Sides » How to Make Perfect French Fries. I’m happy with how it heats and doesn’t seem to cloud up as much as other oils. Shake and gently stir about halfway through cooking. Fry again at 385°f until golden and crispy. Hi Karen, Thought that was funny!!! Also, this will decrease the heat of the oil, giving you an effective frying temperature of 325-350 which is good. Fryer. Yeah. Karena Delivery and Take out. Dusted off the air fryer I got for Christmas 2 years ago! – Eat. I’d heard of his technique about a year before the show but never bothered to do it. 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. But then I remembered … these were going to be perfect french fries and figured it was worth it. ‘Cause the bought stuff is just not good enough for these beauties. I learn from you, amaze them all with my expertise, and am elevated to demi-god status. However, I’ve recently been using Sunflower Oil. Spread frozen fries in a single layer on a flat baking sheet or pan. It's already been deep fried in oil, so that's enough to air fry. You can also fry or grill tots or add them to a casserole. This method produced overly dark, slightly undercooked fries. They are 85, so they eat their “dinner” meal at exactly noon every day, so I roll in to work promptly around 11:30ish, because I’m kind of spoiled and can get away with that. I hope you will come see my new Annie Sloan Projects revealed! Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used. LOL. To create crispy frozen French fries without having to cook them in a deep fryer, toss them with oil prior to oven-baking them. I can’t wait to try these! I finally convinced my husband to get me an ice cream maker!! There are 130 calories in 22 pieces (84 g) of Great Value Seasoned French Fries. Market Pantry Shoestring Fries, $2 for 26 ounces. Bring to a boil over high heat. Dry and cool fries in fridge, convection oven or with hairdryer until leathery. →Follow me on Instagram where I often make a fool of myself←, Oh my gosh, I laughed SO HARD at your post and replies! The fries are seasoned before they go in the oven with a mix of dried oregano, paprika, garlic and onion powder. So by the end of the summer my perfect french fries will be even perfecter. As limp things often are. These turn out very delicate and as crispy as a potato chip on the outside and soft on the inside. Frozen french fries are a quick and tasty side, but knowing the right cooking techniques can take premade fries from bland to gourmet. 2. I’m confused. Cover a large baking sheet with paper towels. They are baked in the oven on high heat in an single layer to ensure crispiness. They will be cooked, but not falling apart. Keith – Just stick to any kind of baking potato and you’ll be fine. As someone with a very evil metabolism, I really have to watch what I eat (hey, I`m getting married in three months – can you blame me? Score nutritionnel: -1 (3 - 4) Extra Crispy Crinkles. Buy Now. That’s all! Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 10-14 minutes. The methods below apply to homemade or frozen french fries.. Oven-Baked French Fries. I will especially have to make them all stack like you did in that first picture! So I just drive there when I want the best French fries. HA! :) She obviously knew perfect. Hand cut. That’s why I made them! My Mom makes the best French fries I have ever tasted. 3. Refrigerate until cool. ~ karen. Slice potatoes lengthwise into ¼â€ rounds, then cut each round lengthwise into sticks. You crack me up!!!! Your email address will not be published. That’s my goal. ~ karen! To make crispy tots, bake them in the oven for 12 to 17 minutes until they are golden brown. Temp: 400°F (205°C) Cook Time: 10 minutes. 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