Homemade French Fries
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Let's try French fries recipes! You can make French fries at home, even without a deep fryer or other special equipment—a regular saucepan will do, and the result will be indistinguishable from French fries at a fast-food restaurant. The kids will be delighted :) And as a snack with beer, for example, these fries are wonderful. And as a side dish with any meat or fish dish. Of course, such fries are quite unhealthy, but sometimes you can treat yourself :) Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat all the vegetable oil. It should come to a boil.
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Step 2
While the butter is heating, cut the peeled and washed potatoes into thin matchsticks. The size should be slightly larger than finished French fries—you surely know what those look like.
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Step 3
Season the sliced potatoes with salt and let them dry. If there are droplets of water on the potatoes, you’ll get a fireworks show when you put them in the oil. So dry the potatoes thoroughly.
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Step 4
When the butter comes to a boil, add the diced potatoes. Fry for 3–4 minutes, then remove from the pot with a slotted spoon.
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Step 5
Crispy on the outside but soft inside, the French fries are ready—and you didn't even need a deep fryer. All that's left is to wait for the oil to drain off the potatoes, and then you can serve them with ketchup or another favorite sauce.