Side
French Fries
SideOrigin: Belgium
Twice-cooked potato chips fried until crisp.
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total time
40 min
Portions
4
Total weight
1306 g
Per portion
326.5 g
Ingredients
Method
Cut and first fry
- Cut potatoes into even sticks; rinse under cold water until water runs clear; dry thoroughly.
- Heat oil to about 150°C. Fry in batches 4–5 minutes until soft but not coloured. Drain; cool at least 10 minutes.
Second fry
- Raise oil to about 180–185°C. Fry again until deep golden and crisp (2–4 minutes).
- Drain on a rack; salt immediately and serve.
Serving
Season immediately; serve hot with preferred sauce.
Storage
Best eaten fresh.