Crispy Flour-in-Oil French Fries
Viral flour-in-hot-oil method creates extra-crispy, dry French fries with a golden crust. Just potatoes, flour, and oil for restaurant-style results at home in under 20 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 | Deep skillet or frying pan |
- 1 | Slotted spoon | for turning and removing
- 1 | Paper towels | for drying and draining
- 1 | Knife | for cutting potatoes
- 1 | cutting board |
Ingredients
- 4 | medium | russet potatoes | cut into sticks
- 2 | tablespoons | all-purpose flour |
- 3 | cups | vegetable oil | for frying
- 1 | | salt | to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel if desired, and cut potatoes into even ½-inch sticks.
- Pat the potato sticks thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Sprinkle flour into the hot oil and stir gently until dispersed.
- Carefully add potato sticks in a single layer.
- Fry undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to set the crust.
- Turn the fries and continue cooking 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt while hot and serve immediately.
Notes
Best eaten fresh for maximum crispness
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a hot oven
Strain oil after cooling to reuse once or twice
Dry potatoes well to avoid excess oil absorption
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a hot oven
Strain oil after cooling to reuse once or twice
Dry potatoes well to avoid excess oil absorption