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Your French fries will be as delicious as the potatoes you choose. It’s always a good idea to go with starchy verities such as Russet potatoes as they yield the crispiest results. Sweet potatoes are also a great choice if you want to put a healthier twist on your French fries.
Right Prep
When it comes to prepping your potatoes, it’s always a good idea to let them sit in cold water for about an hour to release the stretch. Also, remember to cut them as evenly as possible so they can cook evenly.
Preheating Air Fryer
It’s always a good idea to preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before putting your French fries inside to ensure even cooking.
Take It Slow
Don’t rush things when preparing food in your air fryer, including French fries. You should arrange them in a single layer and cook them in batches because overcrowding your air fryer can lead to a disaster.
One Last Step
After air frying your French fries, toss them all together in the air fryer for one last time to ensure they’re extra crispy and warm.
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]]>McDonald’s fries have been around for decades. Originally, they were made out of sliced fresh potatoes, but making them from frozen potatoes turned out to be the more practical solution. If you noticed that McDonald’s fries are tastier than the fries you can make at home, it’s not a subjective feeling. They’ve been tweaked over time and brought to perfection, taste-wise.
One step of the preparation process includes covering the fries with a thin sugary layer, which brings out the saltiness and makes you want to eat more. Also, since they stopped using beef fat to fry the potatoes and switched to vegetable oil, McDonald’s started using beef flavoring, which is why they can be categorized as vegetarian or vegan.
McDonald’s buys billions of pounds of potatoes every year, which makes them one of the biggest potato purchasers in the world. That’s the only way they can keep up with the huge demand in their many restaurants. And it’s worth it!
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]]>Portion Control
Most unhealthy foods aren’t as bad for you when consumed in moderation, so try to strike the right balance by consuming smaller portions of French fries to stop them from wreaking havoc on your health.
Different Seasonings
One of the biggest problems with French fries is their high sodium content, so try experimenting with seasonings. Ditch salt for herbs and spices that will elevate the flavor of your fries, while keeping their sodium content in check.
Baked Fries
French fries are also considered unhealthy due to the excess oil used for deep frying, but you significantly reduce the amount of oil being used by baking them in the oven instead.
Air Fryer
You can also put your air fryer to some good use by preparing French fries inside it. They’ll taste as delicious as ever while being a healthier alternative to deep-fried variety.
Right Toppings
If you can’t imagine eating French fries without dipping sauces and toppings, consider swapping ketchup, mayo, and creamy dressings for healthier alternatives, such as homemade salsa, guacamole, or hummus.
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]]>Use the Right Potatoes
Yep, there’s such thing as the wrong potato—at least when it comes to making French fries. You’ll want to use one kind only for best results: the Russet potato. It’s thick and doesn’t have too much water content relative to other kinds, which will help with crispiness.
Put Them in Water
After you cut your Russets into strips of your desired size, you’ll immediately want to pop them into a bowl of water. This will rinse off excess starch so they don’t get sticky and keep them from oxidizing and turning brown.
Fry Twice
To get the right texture—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—you’ll have to fry your potatoes twice. The first time will be at a lower temperature to cook them and the second time at a higher temperature to get them nice and crispy.
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]]>Use the Right Potatoes
Yep, there’s such thing as the wrong potato—at least when it comes to making French fries. You’ll want to use one kind only for best results: the Russet potato. It’s thick and doesn’t have too much water content relative to other kinds, which will help with crispiness.
Put Them in Water
After you cut your Russets into strips of your desired size, you’ll immediately want to pop them into a bowl of water. This will rinse off excess starch so they don’t get sticky and keep them from oxidizing and turning brown.
Fry Twice
To get the right texture—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—you’ll have to fry your potatoes twice. The first time will be at a lower temperature to cook them and the second time at a higher temperature to get them nice and crispy.
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]]>Fast food eateries in the United States are known for their french fries, and here are three chains whose unique fries are beloved by so many.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s fries are probably the most beloved and famous ones in the entire country. Thin, long fries are prepared in vegetable oil and salted generously before being served piping hot. Whether you like them by themselves or dipped in ketchup, they’re undeniably delicious.
Arby’s
This fast food chain’s french fries are well known for their unique color and shape. Known as “curly fries”, these french fries are cut into a distinctive curly shape and seasoned in a spice mix containing paprika and garlic before being served. Yum!
Chick-Fil-A
Fried chicken might be Chick-Fil-A’s most famous calling card, but their “waffle fries” aren’t far behind. This chain serves up skin-on french fries cut into a distinctive waffle pattern which customers just can’t seem to get enough of.
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]]>Choose the Right Type of Potato
There are tons of varieties of potatoes, but for fries, go with russet. These large potatoes are high in starch and low in water, which will help you get a crispy fry.
The Right Equipment
Although French fries are easy to make, they do require a few tools like a sharp knife and a fryer or sturdy pot that can handle the heat. You’ll also need a thermometer to make sure the oil is the right heat. To transfer the fries from the oil without them breaking, you’ll need a spider strainer. The last thing you’ll need is a wire rack-lined baking sheet so the oil can drain off of the fries while keeping them crispy.
A Water Bath
To get rid of excess starch, soak the uncooked fries in cold water for at least four hours. This will result in fries that get crispy evenly without them turning too dark on the outside.
Double Fry
Frying the potatoes twice in a neutral oil ensures that they get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Blanch the fries in 300 F oil for three to four minutes until they’re soft to the touch. Remove them from the heat and let them rest on a sheet pan before increasing the heat to 350 F and adding the fries back to the oil.
Season While Hot
Salt really makes potatoes taste that much better and to make sure the salt crystals stick, salt the fries while they’re still hot.
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]]>Check out these three which you should definitely add to your calendar.
National Sugar Cookie Day: July 9th
National Sugar Cookie Day on July 9th is a great excuse for baking a batch of these delicious and versatile cookies. Whether you like them plain or in creative shapes with ornate frosting, this day is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a sugar cookie.
National French Fry Day: July 13th
Let’s be honest. French fries might not be the healthiest food, but who doesn’t love a side of french fries from time to time with a hamburger or fried chicken? Don’t be ashamed if you have a plate of them on July 13th!
: @longislandfooodie ・・・ National Vanilla Ice Cream Day: July 23rd
While some people might opt for more creative and outside-of-the-box ice cream flavors, for us, there’s nothing as good as a bowl of quality vanilla ice cream. One great way to dress it up on July 23rd is to make a delicious sundae with syrup, berries, or a chocolate topping.
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]]>The documentary will try to answer the question we’ve all been asking: why are French fries universally loved? They seem to be the favorite food of millions of people around the world and we’re finally about to get some answers. The film will include appearances by Teigen, Malcolm Gladwell, the best-selling author, chef Eric Ripert, and Dave Arnold, founder and president of the Museum of Food and Drink.
“I always knew my love of fries and years of experience in the field were meant to serve a higher purpose. Thrilled to work alongside this incredible team and share our findings,” said Teigen in a statement as reported by Variety.
We still don’t have a lot of details, including the premiere date. We’ll keep you posted about that. In the meantime, perhaps you’d like some fresh French fries?
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