Chef John's French Fries

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be twice fried. The first frying in done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Chef John's French Fries

Ingredients

1 russet potato

cut into evenly sized strips

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's French Fries

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 471

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 18.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 44.1g 68%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 2.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 21mg 35%

Folate: 17mcg 4%

Calcium: 12.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 24.5mg 9%

Potassium: 448.4mg 13%

Sodium: 6.4mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 396.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.