The best potatoes for French fries are soaked in a sugar solution before frying. The sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates and prevents the potatoes from soaking up a lot of grease, so they get crunchy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 0.33 cups white sugar
- 2 large russet potatoes - peeled , and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Stir together warm water and sugar in a medium bowl. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes.
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3
Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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4
Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Nutrition Facts
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