Homemade French Fries
Crispy golden French fries with a fluffy potato center. Parboiled, coated, and fried for the perfect crunch, then seasoned simply and served hot with ketchup.
Equipment
- 1 | Pot |
- 1 | Mixing bowl |
- 1 | Paper towels |
- 1 | Frying pot or deep skillet |
- 1 | Slotted spoon |
- 1 | Knife |
Ingredients
- 4 | large | russet potatoes |
- ¼ | cup | all-purpose flour |
- 1 | | oil for frying | as needed
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- ½ | tsp | black pepper |
- ½ | tsp | paprika |
- 1 | | ketchup | for serving
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into even sticks and rinse under cold water.
- Parboil the fries in boiling water until just tender outside.
- Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Drain and pat completely dry on paper towels.
- Toss with flour until lightly coated and shake off excess.
- Fry in hot oil in batches until deep golden and crisp.
- Drain and season immediately with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Toss to coat and serve hot with ketchup.
Notes
Best eaten fresh for maximum crispness.
Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer.
Cornstarch can replace flour for a lighter crust.
Keep oil temperature steady for even browning.
Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer.
Cornstarch can replace flour for a lighter crust.
Keep oil temperature steady for even browning.