French fries are a favorite of both children and adults. The classic way of preparing it involves the use of a large amount of fat, which is harmful to health. However, you can make French fries without a deep fat fryer and a lot of oil by baking them in the oven.
It is necessary
- - 4 large potatoes
- - 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- - 1 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
Step 1
French fries need to be cooked in two stages to ensure they are soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. As a rule, this happens with the use of a large amount of oil, which is extremely unhealthy. However, you can change the cooking process slightly - use a microwave and oven. The result is the same tasty and golden brown potato, but with a minimum amount of fat. The technique is surprisingly simple, and the fries are so delicious that you can forget about using a deep fryer forever.
Step 2
To start cooking fries in the oven, preheat it to 230 ° C and move the rack to the lowest position.
Step 3
Cut the potatoes into strips no more than 5 mm thick, then fold into a large bowl and cover with a plastic bag. Place the bowl as it is in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. The plastic wrap will inflate into a balloon, but there is no need to be afraid of this.
Step 4
Then remove the bowl and carefully lift the bag off of it. Use a towel to avoid scalding your hands. Arrange the potatoes in a single row on paper towels. Once it has cooled down to the point where you can grab it with your hands, blot it with paper towels.
Step 5
Grease a baking sheet with 5 tablespoons of oil and place in the oven to heat slightly (5-7 minutes is enough for this).
Step 6
Whisk the remaining tablespoon of the oil with the cornstarch and salt while the oil is heating. Add the potatoes to the bowl of this mixture and stir well so that each slice is well greased.
Step 7
Arrange the potatoes thoroughly on a preheated baking sheet and bake until golden brown. It usually takes 25-35 minutes to cook fries in the oven. At about the middle of this time, remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn the potatoes over so that they crisp evenly on both sides.
Step 8
Once the potatoes are ready, transfer them to paper towels, blot off excess oil, and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. Serve with ketchup or any homemade sauce.
