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perfectly easy french fries
A while back, I was on StumbleUpon (I think), when I saw my friend Julie’s recipe for easier french fries, which she learned from America’s Test kitchen. Basically, you place the sliced potatoes in a pot, cover them with oil, and bring them to a boil in the oil. Apparently, they’re supposed to absorb less fat. Whether they do or not—which certainly would be a nice bonus—they’re impossibly easy to make.
Actually, I had never even planned on making them anytime soon—it isn’t like I need french fries—but then, when I was heating up the oil for my fried goat cheese, I was thinking how much I hate waiting for oil to heat up. Then I remembered the fries that Julie talked about, so I chopped a potato up and tossed in the oil.
Within a few minutes, I had hot oil ready for making my fried goat cheese, and a whole serving of perfectly cooked, perfectly tasty french fries.
perfectly easy french fries
Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch thick spears—approximately 1 potato per person
oil for frying
kosher salt
Place potatoes in a large heavy bottomed pot (or a small pot, depending on how many you’ll be frying). Cover completely with oil. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to keep the potatoes moving around. When golden brown, remove to a paper towel, and sprinkle with salt.
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We made the fries this fall after seeing that ATK episode. Our cooktop isn’t good at holding temperature for a boil but they were still easy and good.
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Whoa, such pretty pictures of french fries. I never knew.
Your photos make me want to try everything. Even goat cheese (which has always sounded questionable to me).
Those cupcakes?! My WORD!
Love, Bree
How easy is that, and they look perfect! Thanks!
You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m going to try this right now! Be right back……
This is the easiest french fry preparation I’ve ever come across! I stuck the potato in the oil while I was waiting for it to heat up for falafel. Perfect homemade fast food. Thanks for the great tip!
I’m so glad you liked it!
We made these tonite and then fried a couple vlassic dill pickle spears when we were done! Delicious!
awesome fries! I used the Yukons and left the skins on. I cut them at 1/4 an in like Mcdonalds style. they came out great. when they came out of the oil (i used peanut and a little canola) I put sea salt, ground pepper and garlic powder. which is classic Applebees fry spice and Paula Deens house seasoning for her Lady & Sons rest. they do also come out as good cut in 1/2 inch.
I have other super awesome recipes to share. I’d like to if you’ll have me..
That’s great, Michelle, those sound really good. Mm, now I want some french fries.
Tried this today, these tasted great! Very easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
Tried this today, tasted great! Very easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
Glad they worked out for you, Janice!!