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French Fries

Learn how to make homemade French fries perfectly. Enjoy crispy, golden fries with your favorite sandwiches.
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Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large stock pot
  • sheet pan

Ingredients
 

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 lb Lard
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut potatoes in slices to resemble french fries. You can leave the skin on or remove it if preferred.
  • Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Fill the bowl with cold water and ice. Refrigerate for 4 hours before frying.
  • When ready to cook, remove the potatoes from the refrigerator and dry them completely.
  • Heat a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat and melt the lard. Monitor the temperature of the lard, it is ready to fry at around 375℉.
  • Split the potatoes into two batches. Drop the first batch into the stock pot and fry for 10 minutes. Remove this batch to a paper towel lined sheet pan and fry the second batch.
  • After the second batch has fried for 10 minutes, remove to the paper towel lined sheet pan and return the first batch to the stock pot.
  • Fry the first batch AGAIN for 15-20 minutes, or until the become golden and crispy.
  • Remove the fries to the paper towel lined plate and salt immediately. The first batch can sit in a 100℉ oven while the second batch cooks to keep warm.
  • Add the second batch back into the stock pot and fry for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once golden and crispy, remove from the hot oil and salt immediately.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 194kcal
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