Perfect Seasoned French Fries
Ready In: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (about 4 large, cut as you desire)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons flour (unbleached or all-purpose)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon 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.
- 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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