Description
Crispy Pioneer Woman’s French Fries deliver golden perfection with a signature crunch. Potato slices sizzle in hot oil, creating irresistible seasoned edges you’ll crave with every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 lb (2.27 kg) russet potatoes
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Seasoning:
- Sea salt
Serving Component:
- N/A (no additional serving ingredients)
Instructions
- Meticulously choose premium Russet potatoes, removing skin with a sharp peeler to create a smooth canvas for precise cutting.
- Transform peeled potatoes into uniform french fry-shaped sticks, maintaining consistent width and length for balanced cooking and ideal crispness.
- Submerge potato strips in chilled water for 2-3 hours, allowing excess starch to dissolve and ensuring a lighter, crunchier final texture.
- Carefully remove potato strips from water, then strategically pat completely dry using multiple layers of absorbent paper towels to eliminate any residual moisture.
- Prepare cooking oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heating to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius), and gently fry potato strips in small controlled batches for 4-5 minutes until they soften without browning.
- Elevate oil temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius), then execute a second frying phase, transforming potato strips into golden, crisp delicacies with a satisfying crunch.
- Strategically transfer freshly fried potatoes onto clean paper towels to extract excess oil, then immediately dust with premium sea salt while piping hot to maximize flavor intensity and serve while at peak crispness.
Notes
- Soak russet potatoes in cold water to eliminate excess starch, creating an ultra-crispy exterior with a tender inside.
- Allow potato slices to completely dry after soaking, preventing dangerous oil splatters and ensuring maximum crunchiness.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature between 325-375°F using a deep-fry thermometer for perfectly golden french fries.
- Fry potatoes in small batches to prevent overcrowding, allowing each piece to cook evenly and develop a beautiful golden color.
- Sprinkle sea salt immediately after removing fries from oil, letting the seasoning adhere to the hot, crispy surface for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg