Best 8 Un Fried French Fries Recipes

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**Un-Fried French Fries: Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Traditional Fries**

Craving for crispy and flavorful fries without the guilt? Look no further! "Un-Fried French Fries" offers a collection of innovative recipes that transform ordinary potatoes into extraordinary treats, all while prioritizing health and taste. From classic oven-baked fries to unique air fryer creations and even a guilt-free sweet potato version, this article caters to diverse dietary preferences and cooking methods. Discover how simple ingredients, clever cooking techniques, and a dash of creativity can elevate your fries game, making them a delightful side dish, snack, or even a healthy meal option. Get ready to indulge in crispy, flavorful, and guilt-free fries that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your well-being.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

UN-FRIED FRENCH FRIES



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These look almost as good as they taste. But they are NOT McDonald's fries. At half a gram of fat per serving (versus 16 grams for the same amount of the fried variety) you can munch away guiltlessly. These can become addicting, there was a period where I made these several times a week. From In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Daley

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 large baking potatoes
light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon cajun spices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch ovals, then slice each ovallengthwise into matchsticks (i use a mandoline which makes this go much quicker).
  • Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil.
  • Combine the egg whites and cajun spice in a bowl.
  • Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat.
  • Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
  • Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly.
  • Serve immediately.

PERFECT FRENCH FRIES



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In a nutshell, here it is: Soak potatoes, dry potatoes, fry potatoes, drain potatoes, then fry again!

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield s: 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 pounds russet potatoes
Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Peel and rinse the potatoes. Then cut them into sticks by cutting the potato in 4 or 5 vertical pieces, and then cutting each piece into sticks.
  • Place them in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to soak, 2 to 3 hours. (You can also stick them in the fridge and let them soak overnight.)
  • When you're ready to make the fries, drain off the water and lay the potatoes on 2 baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot with paper towels to dry them.
  • Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy pot to 300 degrees F. In 3 or 4 batches, cook the potatoes until soft, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. They should not be brown at this point! You just want to start the cooking process. Remove each batch and drain on new/dry paper towels.
  • Once all the potatoes have been fried at 300 degrees F, turn up the heat until the oil reaches 400 degrees F. When the oil's hot, start frying the potatoes in batches again, cooking until the fries are golden and crisp. Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and dive in!

HOMEMADE CRISPY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES



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My family loves French fries and with 4 children the bag fries from the store just weren't enough and became too expensive. So I tried batter - after all it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes. Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat in the microwave.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup water, or as needed
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
  • Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 751 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

UNFRIED FRENCH FRIES



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You can have your french fries and eat them too! This recipe is perfect for the dieter. Not even a trace of fat. I got this recipe... I don't know HOW many years ago, out of a cook book that was put out by one of Oprah Winfrey's personal chefs.

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 large russet baking potatoes
cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning or old bay seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400/.
  • 2. Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch ovals, then slice lengthwise into thin french fry strips. Place french fries in a bowl of ice water to crisp.
  • 3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or the new nonstick foil, and coat the foil with a few sprays of the cooking spray.
  • 4. Combine the egg whites and the Cajun spice or Old Bay Seasoning in a bowl.
  • 5. Add the potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
  • 6. Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the fries are crispy and done, turning them every 5 minutes or so with a spatula so that they don't stick to the foil and brown evenly.
  • 7. Serve immediately.

CHEF JOHN'S FRENCH FRIES



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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
salt to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

DOUBLE-FRIED FRENCH FRIES



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 quarts canola oil
1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch sticks.
  • Fill a large bowl with water and soak potatoes, submerged, for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours. This will help remove the excess starch from the potatoes and keep them from oxidizing.
  • Heat a heavy stock pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer with oil to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove potatoes from the water, and pat dry to remove excess water. Add 2 handfuls of potatoes to hot oil. There should be at least 1-inch of oil above the potatoes. Par cook until potatoes are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove potatoes, gently shaking off excess oil and let drain on rack. Repeat until all of the potatoes are par cooked.
  • Raise heat of oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook potatoes again, 2 handfuls at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil, shake off excess oil, and season lightly in a bowl with salt and pepper. Repeat until all potatoes are cooked.

UN-FRIED FRENCH FRIES



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Make and share this Un-Fried French Fries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cristi Hinten

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Wash potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1/4 inch thick strips; transfer to large bowl. Add dressing and Parmesan cheese; toss well.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets that have been sprayed with Pam. Spray potatoes with Pam.
  • Bake 12 minutes. Turn potatoes over with large spatula. Continue baking 10-12 minutes or until golden brown with crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 167.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.8

BEST BAKED FRENCH FRIES



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The healthiest way to make fries is to bake them. It saves money and you can't beat the taste. I have been playing around with different ways to bake fries for some time now, and I feel this is the best recipe thus far. Baking time may vary depending on how thick you cut the fries. Enjoy!

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick fries
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
  • Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 601 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips for Making the Best Un-Fried French Fries:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for un-fried French fries because they are starchy and have a low moisture content. This makes them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Cut the potatoes into even strips: This will help them cook evenly. You can use a knife or a mandoline to cut the potatoes.
  • Soak the potatoes in water: This will help to remove excess starch and prevent the fries from sticking together.
  • Coat the potatoes in oil: This will help them to crisp up in the oven. You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
  • Season the potatoes: You can use any seasonings you like, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Bake the potatoes at a high temperature: This will help them to crisp up quickly. Bake the fries at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the fries immediately: Un-fried French fries are best served hot and crispy. You can dip them in your favorite sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Un-fried French fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional French fries. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they can be made with a variety of different seasonings. Un-fried French fries are a great snack or side dish, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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