Many people mistakenly think that French fries are a French dish. In fact, this method of cooking potatoes was invented by the Belgians. For several years now, they have been trying to achieve recognition of French fries as the world culinary heritage of Belgium. Well, we do not mind at all, because the Belgians know a lot about cooking fries.

I have to cook such potatoes very often, because my husband is Dutch and often ate such potatoes in Belgium, and I also managed to try them a couple of times there. Once you have tried it, you will cook these potatoes at home very often.

The secret to the unmistakable taste of Belgian potatoes is that they are cooked in two stages. First, potatoes are cooked at a low temperature, and then at a higher temperature. It is best to cook these potatoes in a deep fat fryer in order to accurately observe the temperature regime and, as a result, get real Belgian fries.

To prepare delicious French fries at home, we will prepare the necessary products. Potatoes can be taken in any size, non-starchy varieties. Traditionally, Belgian fries are 12 cm in size. Out of 600 g of potatoes, you will have about 250 g of fries, so calculate how many fries you need to feed your family. This amount is enough for me for a family of two.

First, turn on the fryer and set the temperature to 160 degrees C. Let the fryer warm up.

Peel the potatoes and cut into equal strips lengthwise.

Blot the sliced ​​potatoes very well with a towel to remove all the liquid. Then we send the chopped potatoes to the freezer for literally 5-7 minutes. This is necessary so that the potatoes turn out ruddy and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Put the potatoes in the deep fat fryer basket and fry for 8-10 minutes - almost until tender.

We take out the deep-fried potatoes and put them on a paper towel. As you can see, the potatoes are already soft, but without a golden brown crust. Let the potatoes cool completely. In the meantime, we set the temperature in the deep fryer to 180 degrees C. We send the cooled potatoes back to deep fat and now we fry them until golden brown. Determine the degree of goldenness of the crust to your taste. Salt the finished French fries with coarse salt.

In Belgium, french fries will be served to you in a paper bag, sprinkled with mayonnaise, yes, mayonnaise. There is even a special mayonnaise for French fries in Belgium, you can see it in the photo below. We have such mayonnaise in our house all the time, since french fries are a frequent dish on our table. Of course, you can serve fries with both ketchup and your favorite sauces.

This homemade french fries bun is for you, my dear friends and readers, I hope you get a taste of Belgium. And if suddenly it seems to you that something is missing, then go to the refrigerator and take out a jar of cold foaming beer to the delicious potatoes. And then everything will be exactly Belgian! Bon Appetit!

French fries are a favorite food of many and can be bought at cafes. But you can make a snack at home, besides, the homemade product is more natural. Easy and correct recipes are written in detail below.

Classic recipe

It turns out six servings, with a calorie content of 2600 kcal. Cooking potatoes takes 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• a kilogram of potatoes;
• 0.5 cups of oil grows.;
• salt.

Preparation:

1. Cut the potatoes into thin and long strips, rinse with water and dry so that the oil does not splatter during frying.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil until boiling.
3. Place the potatoes and cook for 4 minutes.
4. Remove the cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon and wait for the oil to drain.
5. Season the potatoes with salt and serve with sauces.

Frying fries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan is very convenient. The oil is not splashed and the potatoes are fried, as they are completely immersed in the oil.

Oven recipe

If you really want fries, but there is no desire to eat them cooked in oil, you can cook in the oven. Caloric content - 432 kcal. This makes six servings.

Ingredients:

• 8 potatoes;
• two squirrels;
• two tablespoons of Italian herbs spices;
• 1 spoonful of salt;
• half a tsp. red pepper and paprika;
• ground black pepper.

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry the potatoes, cut into cubes.
2. Rinse the chopped potatoes and dry again.
3. Whisk egg whites in a bowl and add salt.
4. Mix the spices in a bowl.
5. Put potatoes in a large bowl and cover with protein, stir.
6. Sprinkle the spices over the potatoes, stir.
7. Heat to 200 gr. oven and line the baking sheet with parchment.
8. Spread the potatoes evenly on the baking sheet.
9. Bake until golden brown for 30-45 minutes.
10. While the potatoes are baking, turn them over with a spatula several times.

Oven fries are less nutritious and healthier because they are not fried in a lot of oil. These potatoes can be given to children.

Recipe with cheese and cream sauce

Cream and cheese sauce is paired with French fries.

Ingredients:

• a kilogram of potatoes;
• ground pepper;
• the oil grows. - 100 ml .;
• stack. cream;
• two cloves of garlic;
• spoon st. white wine;
• cheese - 175 g.;
• nutmeg. - 50 g.

Ingredients:

• 200 g pork lard;
• six potatoes;
• three cloves of garlic;
• a mixture of peppers;
• 50 ml each. ketchup and mayonnaise.

Preparation:

1. Cut the bacon into large cubes and place in a preheated skillet to melt.
2. Cut the potatoes into cubes of the same size.
3. When all the bacon is melted, put the potatoes in portions to it.
4. Fry the fries until golden brown and place on a paper towel.
5. Season the potatoes with salt and spices.
6. Combine the ketchup with mayonnaise in a bowl and add the squeezed garlic. Stir.

Serve the cooked potatoes with a delicious sauce.

Ingredients:

• one and a half kg. potatoes;
• stack. vegetable oils;
• stack. flour;
• 1 tsp each paprika, salt;
• half a glass. water;
• 1 tsp each garlic and onion salt.

Preparation:

1. Cut the potatoes into strips and rinse in cold water.
2. Sift onion and garlic salt, flour. Combine everything in a bowl, add paprika and common salt.
3. Add water, mix well.
4. Heat oil in a bowl.
5. Dip the potatoes, one at a time, in the breading and fry.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave to oil glass.

Make a breaded dish and treat your family and guests.

How to make fries at home? This question often worries those who sometimes like to feast on food fried in a large amount of oil. After all, sometimes you really want to enjoy the aromatic taste despite the fact that such food is extremely unhealthy. So what to do if you suddenly have a desire to eat far from healthy potatoes, but you don’t want to go to a cafe where they are sold? It is worth noting that such a simple dish can be easily prepared by yourself. To do this, you don't even need to have a special deep fryer, because potatoes can be fried in a deep frying pan or in a saucepan with thick walls.

How to make fries at home?

Required ingredients and attributes:

• vegetable oil (it is better to use odorless sunflower oil) - 300 ml.;
• fresh potatoes (preferably young) - 500 gr.;
• saucepan or deep frying pan - 1 pc .;
• paper napkins or towel - optional;
• clean waffle towel (kitchen) - 1 pc .;
• sauces and seasonings - for serving;
• sea ​​or table salt - at your discretion.

Before making fries at home, you should definitely pay attention to the sunflower oil label. It should contain information that this product is intended not only for dressing fresh salads, but also for frying dishes. After all, just such a vegetable oil will be more resistant to high temperatures.

Selection of vegetables

How to make homemade not only tasty, but also beautifully decorated with an appetizing crust? This question should definitely give you the idea that tubers for such a dish should be purchased at about the same size. Only in this case will the straw be beautiful and even.

Vegetable processing

Before that, the tubers of the main product must be thoroughly washed and then peeled. After that, the vegetables should be laid out one by one on a cutting board and cut into thin and long cubes no more than 1 centimeter thick. When the potatoes are completely chopped, it is recommended to put them in a bowl of cold water. This is done so that the product does not turn black and excess starch comes out of it.

recipe for cooking in a thick-walled saucepan

After the vegetables are chopped, you should take the dishes, pour in a sufficient amount of oil, and then reheat so that a light smoke comes out of it. Further, it is recommended to lower the potato sticks in one layer into the pan, stirring them regularly with a slotted spoon. When the sticks are golden and soft, fold them in a colander, shake well over the sink and spread out on paper towels, which should be placed on a waffle towel. After this procedure, french fries will lose all fat, they will become more crunchy and tasty.

Before serving the fried vegetable to the table, it is recommended to season it with black pepper, salt, and other seasonings to taste. In addition, it is recommended to serve tomato and garlic sauce or sour cream with chopped herbs with French fries.

• New potatoes are not suitable for this dish, as they are too watery. It is best to take ripe potatoes, and one in which there is little starch. Otherwise, after cooking, it will soften and not be crispy.
• The number of potatoes can be calculated as follows: one large tuber per person. However, it is better to do a little more, it is unlikely that it will be superfluous.
• The potatoes do not need to be peeled, it depends on your preference. Only unpeeled potatoes first need to be washed very thoroughly with a stiff brush.
• Cut the potatoes into long pieces 0.5–1 cm wide. You can also use a vegetable cutter or grater for this. Try to make even stripes so that the potatoes are fried evenly.

• The chopped potatoes must be presoaked for at least 20 minutes so that excess starch comes out of them, and then dried by placing them on a paper towel.
• An important role is played by the oil in which the potatoes are fried. Choose refined deodorized oil for a better taste.

The most real fries are obtained when deep-fried. And the special secret of its crispy crust is in the double frying.

Heat oil in a deep saucepan or skillet to 160 ° C. Check the temperature with a special thermometer or white bread ball. Dip the crumb into a saucepan. If bubbles appear around it, then the oil has reached the required temperature.

Place the potatoes in one layer in the butter. If there are too many blocks, divide them into several pieces. The oil should completely cover the potatoes. Fry it for about 5 minutes. At this stage, it should soften from the inside, but practically not change the shade.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes and place them on a wire rack or paper towels folded several times. Leave it for at least half an hour, or better - for a few hours, so that excess fat drips off and the potatoes cool completely.

Heat the oil to 180-190 ° C. If you don't have a thermometer handy, place a piece of potato in the butter. When the required temperature is reached, the oil around it should sizzle and slightly bubble.

Place prepared potatoes in one layer and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. It can take a little longer if you want to get even more crispy pieces. Then dry the potatoes again as you did after the first roast.

You need to salt the fries after cooking, otherwise they will not crunch. It is better not to wait until it cools down, but to serve it still warm.

First, in a large bowl, stir together the potatoes, a few tablespoons of oil, and salt to taste. And if you add some spices, then the dish will become even more flavorful.

Place the potatoes in one layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If the pieces are on top of each other, they will not bake evenly. Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 220 ° C for 25 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over and bake for another 10 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown.

Turn on the multicooker in the Bake, Fry or Multi Cook mode, depending on the model. Pour the oil into the bowl. The ratio of potatoes to butter should be 1: 4, otherwise you will be easy. After a couple of minutes, when the oil is hot, add the potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes.

French fries are fried in a slow cooker twice, as on the stove. After one roast, of course, it will be delicious, but it will not be covered with the desired crispy crust. Take out the potatoes, dry them, let them cool slightly and put them in the multicooker for another 2 minutes.

It is also necessary to salt such potatoes after cooking so that they do not soften.

Arrange the potatoes on a platter so that the pieces do not touch each other. Drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and spices to taste.

Place the potatoes in full power for 3 minutes, then turn them over and cook for another 3-6 minutes, until they are golden brown. Just do not overdry the potatoes, otherwise they will be tough.

Bonus: recipe for fries in batter

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour;
• 1 teaspoon of garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder or 1 tablespoon of chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika;
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ a glass of water;
• 900 g potatoes;
• ½ cup butter.

Preparation

Combine flour and spices. Add water and stir well. If the batter is too thick, add a little more water.

Dip the prepared potatoes in batter and place one piece at a time in the heated oil. If you put a handful at once, the sticks may stick together. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are soft on the inside and golden crispy on the outside.

Then place the cooked potatoes on a paper towel to drain off excess fat. Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

Description

French fries in a frying pan- one of the fastest recipes for cooking fried potatoes. There is no need to bake potatoes for a long time in the oven, in which they will never be as crispy as deep-fried. But buying expensive devices for such a purpose is not very rational either.

If you don't know how to cook homemade fries in a frying pan so that they have the same texture as in a cafe, then our step-by-step photo recipe will solve all your problems. Detailed visual instructions will help you recreate your favorite American snack at home. A very good side dish would be such a potato for chicken or vegetables.

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Cooking steps

Choose a large, slightly elongated tuber for cooking fries. This will meet all the cooking standards for such an American side dish. We wash and peel the tuber.



In order for the potatoes to cook evenly on all sides and inside, they must be cut into strips no more than 1 centimeter wide.



Fill a large bowl with cold water and dip the potato strips into it for a few minutes. This step will get rid of excess starch. And this, in turn, is necessary for the potatoes to retain their shape and be crispy during frying. Drain the bowl and sprinkle the potatoes onto a thick paper towel or regular kitchen towel. The straws must dry sufficiently before frying.



To make French fries, we need a deep frying pan with a firm bottom. We pour vegetable oil into it. Please note that the oil must completely cover the layer of potatoes. We heat the oil and only then put a portion of potato straws into it. Fry potatoes for 10 minutes. Watch the doneness according to the degree of browning: it should have a very light golden hue. The peculiarity of such a side dish is precisely in its crispy crust and soft middle. If you fry it too much, you will end up with ordinary and not the most delicious fried potatoes.



Remove the finished potatoes from the pan and place them on a plate with a paper towel. A napkin is needed so that all the excess oil is gone, and the potatoes are not greasy. When all the straws are on the plate, turn off the gas.



Transfer the dry straws to a deep bowl, sprinkle with spices to taste, salt and pepper. Stir and serve hot to the table. Homemade fries in a frying pan are ready.



Bon Appetit!