Description
Crinkle-cut Pioneer Woman’s French Fries elevate classic potato sides with crispy, golden perfection. Simple ingredients and precise techniques guarantee restaurant-quality fries you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lb (2.27 kg) russet potatoes
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying (enough for deep frying)
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel russet potatoes and slice into uniform, precise french fry-shaped strips, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Starch Extraction: Immerse potato strips in ice-cold water for several hours, allowing excess starch to dissolve and promoting a lighter, crispier texture.
- Moisture Elimination: Thoroughly drain potato strips and meticulously pat dry with absorbent paper towels to remove all surface moisture.
- Initial Frying Stage: Heat cooking oil to 300°F in a deep pot, gently frying potato strips in small batches for 4-5 minutes until softened without browning.
- Crisp Transformation: Elevate oil temperature to 400°F and perform a second frying phase, creating golden, crunchy french fries with a perfect exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer hot fries to paper towels to drain excess oil, then immediately season with premium sea salt while piping hot to enhance flavor profile and serve at peak crispness.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose firm, high-starch Russet potatoes for the most authentic and crispy french fry experience.
- Water Bath Technique: Soaking potato strips in cold water for 2-3 hours removes excess starch, guaranteeing a lighter, crunchier texture that elevates the entire dish.
- Double-Frying Magic: The two-stage frying process at different temperatures is crucial – first at 300°F to soften, then at 400°F to create that perfect golden-brown crunch.
- Seasoning Precision: Salt french fries immediately after frying while piping hot to ensure maximum flavor absorption and a restaurant-quality finish.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg