Papas a la Francesa
Classic deep-fried potato strips seasoned with salt and served as a side.
Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 liter Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt
- 2 liters Cold water
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even sticks, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Soak the potato sticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep pot or fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- 4
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes until they are soft but not yet browned. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- 5
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Fry the potatoes a second time for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain immediately on paper towels and toss with salt while still hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
312
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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