Homemade French Fries
Homemade French Fries are crispy, golden, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients—no frozen bag needed. These budget-friendly fries turn out perfectly every time and make a great side dish, snack, or game day favorite.
Servings: 6
Cost: $3.42, $0.57 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet Potatoes
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel 3 lbs russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized strips. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a large saucepan or deep pot with vegetable oil so the oil is at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
- Place the fries in the oil in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes until the fries are a golden brown color. You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of the sauce pan used for frying.
- Move the fries to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the hot fries with 1 tsp salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
