Description
Classic homemade French fries made from Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, double-fried for perfect crispiness and seasoned with sea salt for a deliciously golden and crunchy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 kg Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Sea salt, to season
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1cm-thick batons. Place the cut potatoes into a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 2 hours. This step helps remove excess starch, ensuring the fries become crispier when cooked.
- Dry the potatoes: Drain the soaked potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove all moisture. This prevents oil splatter and promotes even frying.
- First fry: Fill a deep pan with vegetable oil up to one-third full and heat to 140°C (or until a cube of bread browns in 60 seconds). Fry the potatoes in batches for about 6 minutes each until they turn a golden straw color, are cooked through but only lightly crisped. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Increase oil temperature: Turn up the heat until the oil reaches 180°C (or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds). This higher temperature is essential for the final crisping stage.
- Second fry: Fry the potatoes again in batches for 2-3 minutes each until they are lightly golden and really crisp. Drain thoroughly on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Season and serve: Immediately sprinkle the fries with sea salt while still hot and serve fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Soaking potatoes in cold water removes surface starch and prevents the fries from sticking together.
- Drying the potatoes well before frying reduces oil splatter and helps achieve a crisp texture.
- The double-fry method ensures the fries are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for precise frying results.
- Maris Piper and King Edward potatoes are ideal for crispy fries due to their starch content.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: French fries, homemade fries, crispy fries, double-fried fries, British side dish, potato fries
