French Fries
The best Homemade French Fries are one of the easiest side dishes to add to your dinner plans. Crispy and delicious and so simple to make!
Crispy French Fries are golden brown on the outside with a fluffy interior. The perfect addition to bbq burgers, Fried Chicken Strips or just about any dinner you have planned. We also love making Fried Onion Rings for burger night.
How to Make French Fries
- Scrub and peel potatoes.
- Cut into even slices.
- Cover potatoes with cold water until you are ready to fry them.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep skillet to 350°. We love to do this outside in our outdoor kitchen using our propane burner. It’s easy to do while we are grilling.
- Fry potatoes in small batches, not over crowding the pan about 3- 5 minutes. Fries will not be all the way cooked. Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack scooping with a slotted spoon.
- Raise the temperature to high heat until the oil reaches 400°.
- Fry French Fries for a second time, in batches, for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
- Drain fries on paper towel lined wire rack. Season with kosher salt, sea salt or your favorite seasoning blend.
Cooking Variation:
- If you only want to fry the potatoes once, heat oil to 375°.
- Fry potatoes in batches for 8 – 10 minutes or until cooked through. Fries will not be as crispy, but still delicious. Season with salt.
- Oven Fries are also delicious but not quite the same as fries cooked in hot oil. For oven fries coat the cut potatoes with vegetable oil or olive oil. Season with salt and bake at 425° in a single layer on a large baking sheet for about 15 minutes. Flip the fries about half way through.
TIPS FOR CRISPY FRENCH FRIES:
- Use scrubbed and peeled russet potatoes for your fries.
- For the best results, cut your potatoes into even slices using a vegetable chopper or french fry cutter.
- The best oil for frying is peanut oil or vegetable oil.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep an eye on your oil temperature.
- Don’t over crowd the pan, fry in batches.
- For the crispiest french fries, you will need use the double frying method. It’s a bit of extra work but they are more like restaurant fries if you make the extra step.
- Drain fries on a wire rack covered with paper towels.
- Sprinkle salt over fries right when they come out of the oil.
Best Dipping Sauces For Fries:
Ketchup is always a favorite but if you like it spicy, try Sriracha Comeback Sauce.
If you are like me and not a fan of ketchup, try my Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce! It is my favorite for fries.
Do you like mustard on your fries? Try our Mustard BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard Sauce, both are perfect for dipping!
Add these Chili Cheese Fries for a family favorite dinner or game day appetizer.
We love serving fries up with our favorite burgers like these Mustard BBQ Burgers!
Crave worthy fries can also be topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream and green onions for loaded fries. Or turn your leftover chili into chili fries for a main dish that the whole family will love.
MUST TRY POTATO SIDE DISHES
Must try potato side dishes to try for dinner. Simple and delicious recipes that the whole family will love.
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole ~ One of my favorite side dishes for breakfast, brunch or dinner. This one is completely from scratch and it’s so good that I could totally make a meal out of it!
Potato Gratin ~ One of my favorites with thin sliced potatoes layered with a creamy and delicious sauce. The perfect addition to a holiday meal or entertaining guests.
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes ~ One of the easiest side dishes you can make. These potatoes are flavorful and delicious. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Oven Fried Tater Tots ~ Oven fried tater tots are crispy and delicious that are seriously flavorful!
Crispy Hash Browns ~ So simple to make at home from scratch. No packaged ingredients needed. A great addition to any meal of the day.
French Fries are the classic drive thru indulgence and it’s so easy to make them at home. Make a batch of crispy French fries to go with your next dinner.
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French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- kosher salt or seasoning salt
Instructions
- Scrub and peel potatoes.
- Cut into 1/4 inch strips.
- Cover with cold water until ready to fry.
- Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a large iron skillet or dutch oven to 350°.
- Cook fries in batches for 3- 5 minutes, just until they start to brown.
- Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack.
- Raise oil temperature to 400° and fry French fries in batches for 4-5 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove to paper towel lined wire rack.
- Season with salt and serve immediately.
Notes
COOKING VARIATIONS:
- If you only want to fry the potatoes once, heat oil to 375°.
- Fry potatoes in batches for 8 - 10 minutes or until cooked through. Fries will not be as crispy, but still delicious. Season with salt.
- Oven Fries are also delicious but not quite the same as fries cooked in hot oil. For oven fries coat the cut potatoes with vegetable oil or olive oil. Season with salt and bake at 425° in a single layer on a large baking sheet for about 15 minutes. Flip the fries about half way through.
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THANKS MISS,
I will buy a 10lb bag of potatoes and make my own fries and then freeze.
The link that I provided is the same way I do my homemade freezer fries.
https://growagoodlife.com/freeze-potato-french-fries/
Hi Colleen,
Homemade freezer fries, that is genius!
~ Milisa