Homemade French Fries Recipe
Easy homemade french fries that are tender, crispy and cooked to perfection. Can be made in the oven, air fryer or by deep frying. These french fries taste just like they came from a restaurant!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2-3 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt , more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 russet potatoes , unpeeled, scrubbed and dried
For dipping: Fry sauce, ketchup, ranch dressing
Instructions
Prepare potatoes:
- Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and then cut into sticks about 1/4" thick. If you have a mandoline, you can use that.
- Soak the french fries in ice cold water for at least 1 hour (up to 12 hours) to remove starch. Then lay on paper towels to air dry. You want them very dry and may need to pat them down.
- Place the oil, salt, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then place the dry potatoes in the bowl with the oil and toss until combined.
Baked french fries:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with non stick spray. Then spread the potatoes in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries with a spatula and bake another 10-15 minutes or until crisp and tender. S&P to taste.
Air fryer french fries:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. You will need to cook in batches. Lay a single layer of potatoes in basket (leaving space in between each one). Cook 13 minutes or until crisp. You can place on a baking sheet in the oven at 200°F to keep warm while the other batches cook. S&P to taste.
Deep fried french fries:
- For deep frying you'll need to cook in 2-3 batches. You will still soak and dry the potatoes but don't add the oil and seasonings. Place 32 ounces of vegetable or peanut oil and an even layer of potatoes in a large pot at the same time. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook for about 15-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove fries with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. Then repeat with the next batch.
- Remove the fries and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy while they're hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg