How To Make French Fries

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French fries have become an American’s favorite style of potatoes. The classic meal of a hambuger and fries brings back fond memories of the good old days of sock hop diners and drive-ins. The hearty tubers have become pervasive in American cuisine. Potatoes can be cut into batons or wedges, or if you have a mandoline, even waffle fries. For a healthier alternative, bake the fries rather than deep frying them. This will significantly reduce the fat content and creates less of a mess as well. You can season your fries to taste with traditional salt, kick them up a notch with some Cajun spice, or even load on some chili and cheese for a finger-licking treat. In this video, Chef Mark will show you how to make crispy french fries in a few simple steps. For more great cooking demonstration videos, subscribe to the LearnToCookOnline YouTube channel.

French Fries Recipe

Ingredients:
4-6 ea. 80 count Russets
1 qt. of corn oil
Heavy bottom pan
Candy thermometer

Method:
1. Pre-heat oil to 250-275oF
2. Wash the potatoes and peel and cut into French fry-style shape with a chef’s knife
3. Par cook the potatoes until half cooked. Drain and chill if desired until service time.
4. Bring heat up to 375oF and cook potatoes until golden brown.
5. Serve with sea salt.

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