Best 7 French Fried Potatoes Recipes

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**French Fried Potatoes: A Crispy Delight**

French fries, also known as French fried potatoes, are a beloved culinary creation enjoyed worldwide. These golden brown delights are made from potatoes that are cut into strips and deep-fried in hot oil until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Their versatility makes them a perfect accompaniment to various dishes, from burgers and sandwiches to fish and steak.

This article presents a collection of delectable French fry recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary requirements. Whether you prefer classic French fries, seasoned variations, or healthier alternatives, there's a recipe here for every French fry enthusiast. From the traditional French Fry Recipe using russet potatoes to the unique Sweet Potato Fries and the indulgent Garlic Parmesan Fries, each recipe offers a unique taste experience.

For those seeking a healthier option, the Air Fryer French Fries and Baked French Fries recipes provide guilt-free alternatives that maintain the crispy texture and delicious flavor of French fries without the added oil. Additionally, the Spicy Cajun Fries and Loaded Fries recipes add a zesty kick and a medley of toppings, respectively, for those who enjoy bold flavors and fully loaded indulgences.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this article ensures a successful French fry-making endeavor. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect French fries that will elevate your next meal to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH FRIED POTATOES



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These are the best French Fries - the sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates, but by doing it they don't soak up so much grease, so they get crunchy.

Provided by Lorelei Rusco

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup white sugar
2 cups warm water
2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
6 cups vegetable oil for frying
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove from water, and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add potatoes, and cook until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 305.3 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. Mashed potatoes can be so boring sometimes and this adds a lot of flavor and crunch.

Provided by J92839

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 -7 potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 small onion, chopped very fine
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French's French fried onions

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender and then mash.
  • Mix onion, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese in with potatoes (you can add a little milk if it gets too thick--you want it to be really creamy).
  • Spread mixture into a rectangle pan and bake in 400° oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
  • Top with the French's onion the last 5 minutes in oven.
  • Serve and enjoy!

FRENCH-FRIED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds Idaho or all-purpose potatoes
Shortening or oil for deep fat frying
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, one at a time, cut into strips the length of the potato and 3/8-inch wide, letting each fall into cold water. When all the strips are cut, soak 10 minutes in cold water. Drain and pat dry on paper toweling.
  • Heat shortening or oil to 330 degrees, add potatoes, about 1 cup at a time, and fry 2 minutes until lightly golden and all sputtering stops. Drain on paper toweling. Potatoes can now be held until just before serving. For the second frying, heat fat to 375 degrees, and fry, on third of the potatoes at a time, 5 minutes until crisply golden.

SEASONING SALT FOR FRENCH FRIES, HOME FRIES, AND FRIED POTATOES



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Fried potatoes are tasty in any form, but this flavorful salt will take your homemade potatoes to a new level. With the added flavor from the seasoning you might even use less salt. Note -- Stir well before each use because the ingredients will settle out in layers.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 2m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup salt
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small dish. Stir well.
  • Sprinkle over fresh, hot French Fries, Home Fries, or Fried Potatoes by pinch or by spoon.
  • DO NOT use a salt shaker because the ingredients will separate into layers.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH FETA & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS



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We love Feta cheese & potatoes in our household, and I wanted a creative way to use them for dinner and this is the dish I came up with. Cheese always makes casseroles taste better, then topping the casserole dish with French Fried onions also added an extra dimension of flavor. I served this tasty casserole with a Spiral ...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 medium red skin potatoes, peeled & boiled
2 large onions, sliced
6-8 medium mini sweet peppers, chopped into rings
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
12 oz shredded cheddar cheese, (3 cups)
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp granulated garlic powder
2 tsp coarse black pepper
2 Tbsp chopped dried chive
6 Tbsp wondra flour, or all purpose
3/4 stick butter(6 tablespoons)
2 large cans evaporated milk
2 can(s) milk cans filled with water
2 c french fried onion rings

Steps:

  • 1. Peel red skin potatoes and add to a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and bring to a boil and cook about 15-20 minutes, until tip of a knife can be inserted into the center and easily released.Drain in colander, set aside to cool and can be sliced as needed. MAY ALSO USE 2 % MILK INSTEAD OF EVAPORATED MILK IF DESIRED.
  • 2. While potatoes are cooling add olive oil to a large skillet then add in the sliced onions and mini pepper rings, saute until onions become translucent and begin to wilt slightly. Remove and set aside.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 X13 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Then slice enough cooled potatoes to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/3 of the cooked peppers and onions, then top with about 1/3 of the feta cheese.
  • 4. To make the sauce, add the butter to a large skillet or pot, then add in the wondra or all purpose flour, and stir or WHISK till flour and butter is blended together evenly over medium high heat. Add in the milk and water, and spices, whisk until mixture begins to thicken, & will coat the back of a spoon. Pour about 1/3 of sauce over the first layer of potatoes, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • 5. Repeat until you have used all of the cheeses, peppers and onions, sauce & potatoes to fill the casserole dish.
  • 6. Top with French Fried Onion Rings, then place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until potatoes are hot throughout, and bubbly along edges, and cheese is melted on top.NOTE: TO PREVENT ONION RINGS FROM OVER BROWNING, ADD THEM ON TOP DURING THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF BAKING IN OVEN IF DESIRED.

FRENCH FRIED MASHED POTATOES



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Another twist on a classic, and another way to use yummy leftovers!

Provided by TROY RAY

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

HERE'S THE BASIC RECIPE
mashed potatoes, seasoned, whipped & chilled
2 eggs, beaten
kosher salt & pepper
whole milk
panko bread crumbs
wondra flour
canola or vegetable oil for frying
***create your own version of these little wonders by adding grated cheese, chives, crisp bacon bits--- almost anything you can think of!

Steps:

  • 1. Combine some milk and the beaten eggs in a mixing bowl. Then season [salt is important] the panko bread crumbs with salt and pepper in another bowl. Place some wondra flour in another. This is your "Coating Station".
  • 2. Pre-heat about an inch of oil in a skillet to 350 to 375 degrees.
  • 3. Using a mellon-baller [no larger than an inch-and-a-half], create balls from the chilled mashed potatoes.
  • 4. Coat the potato balls this way: 1] egg, 2] wondra flour, 3] egg, and 4] seasoned panko. Deep fry until golden brown & serve hot!

FRENCH FRIED POTATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 russet potatoes, about 2 pounds
8 cups corn, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste if desired

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut each into 1/4-inch thick slices. Stack a few slices at a time and cut the slices lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips or sticks. There should be about 6 cups. Drop the potatoes into cold water and drain almost immediately. Pat the potatoes dry.
  • Heat the oil to 330 degrees in a skillet or, preferably, a deep fryer. Drop potatoes in batches into hot oil. As the potatoes are fried, shake or stir them so that they cook evenly. Let cook 10 minutes without browning. This might be done an hour or more ahead of time. Remove the potatoes from the oil and let drain.
  • Increase the oil temperature to 375 degrees. Return the potatoes to the oil and let cook until crisp and brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes and drain on absorbent paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for French fries because they have a high starch content and a low moisture content, which makes them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before frying: This will help remove some of the starch and make the fries crispier.
  • Fry the potatoes in hot oil: The oil should be between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will cause the fries to steam instead of fry.
  • Fry the potatoes in batches: This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Season the fries with salt and pepper immediately after frying: This will help the seasonings adhere to the fries.
  • Serve the fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

French fries are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, picnics, and everyday meals. With a little practice, you can make French fries at home that are just as good as the ones you get from a restaurant.

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