Perfect Seasoned French Fries
"Reminiscent of Arby's curly fries."
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 907.18 g potatoes (about 4 large, cut as you desire)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 22.18 ml flour (unbleached or all-purpose)
- 9.85 ml paprika
- 1.23 ml cayenne
- 0.61 ml garlic powder
- 0.61 ml onion powder
directions
- Cut fries as desired.
- Soak COVERED with cold water for 2-3 hrs (more won't hurt - this dispenses with the starch that keeps them from browning nicely).
- Blot dry.
- First fry - in batches AT *300* degrees until just tender (yes, this is a lower temp than you would think).
- When all are done with first fry, toss gently, but well, with seasonings.
- Second fry - Increase oil temp to *400* degrees, frying until golden & beautiful.
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ALTERNATIVE TO FRYING:
- In boiling water, place fries in & boil 3 minutes - no longer!
- Set aside to cool, toss with seasonings.
- On baking sheet sprayed with light mist of oil, place potatoes so they are not touching each other.
- Spray them lightly with oil.
- Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 18 - 24 minutes until golden & crunchy.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
DH of 32 years & I are (most of the time) empty nesters, with 2 DD & 2 DS (ages 29, 27, & twins 23). Have lived in the Sioux Falls, SD area since 1984.
As the oldest daughter of a working mom, having to get supper started was the beginning of my love of cooking. Learning & experimenting with what to "throw in" is half the fun, and anyone who says they can't cook is really saying they don't have the patience or interest (IMHO)! ;-) Using fresh produce from the garden is absolutely my favorite thing to do - winter in South Dakota can get loooong with "cardboard" produce from the grocer. Having grown up in the service, we were exposed to lots of different cultural foods. With a mom who also loved to cook, variety & trying new foods was a true treat!
DD (grrrl genius) joined RecipeZaar at the same time I did, and she'd like me to get *all* my recipes uploaded and use the site, rather than my sending paper copies. We'll see how quickly I accomplish that !
