French fries are small potato wedges that are fried in a large amount of vegetable oil. A deep fryer is used for its preparation. At home, you can make French fries in a skillet or deep pot.
Making fries at home is easy. It is necessary to peel the potatoes, cut into small cubes, wash or soak in cold water.
Then they take a deep frying pan, pour in oil in an amount so that the potatoes float in it. The finished potatoes must be removed with a slotted spoon and laid out on a paper towel to remove excess fat. French fries are salted right on the plate before serving.
French fries - preparation of all ingredients
In order for the potatoes to be tasty and crispy, you need to choose the right potatoes. It should be large and ripe. Young potatoes will not make tasty fries, since they do not have the necessary density and taste. Also, do not take potatoes, which contain a large amount of starch, as they will quickly soften when frying.
Potato preparation begins with a visual inspection of the potato, it must be even, free from defects and damage. The potatoes are washed, peeled and cut into cubes. The potatoes are ready for frying.
Best French fries recipes
1) The classic recipe
French fries according to this recipe are exactly the same that can be purchased at McDonald's.
You will need:
- 7 potatoes;
- 300 g of oil;
- salt.
Cooking method
It is necessary to wash and peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes and dry them with a napkin.
Pour oil into a deep mold and heat it.
Place potatoes in oil in small portions and fry until golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon, put on a plate and season with salt.
2) French fries with egg white
This potato can be given to children. The potato turns out to be very tasty and ruddy.
You will need:
- 7 potatoes;
- 2 egg whites;
- salt and seasoning to taste.
Cooking method
It is necessary to wash the potatoes, peel and cut into small 1 cm thick cubes.
Beat egg whites with salt and seasoning. Place the potato sticks in the protein mass so that each is well saturated.
Preheat the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out the potatoes. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown.
3) Diet fries
Potatoes according to this recipe are useful for those people who are used to counting calories and lead a healthy lifestyle.
You will need:
- 1 kg of potatoes;
- 50 g of vegetable oil;
- 50 g bread crumbs;
- paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking method
Wash the potatoes, peel and cut into 6 equal parts. Place potato wedges in a bowl, add oil and stir.
In another bowl, mix together the crackers, paprika, salt and pepper. Roll the potatoes in the mixture.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, put the potatoes and place in a preheated oven. Turn over periodically. Fry until golden brown.
Tip: Potatoes are best salted when they are cooked, otherwise they will not be crispy. The best option is to season with salt before serving.
