KITTENCAL'S FREEZER FRIES (OAMC)
If you have an extra morning, then these homemade fries are worth the time to make, they are 100% better than the store bought --- you can refry, bake or drop them in the hot oil from their frozen state, or they may be thawed first --- if you are lucky enough to own a Starfrit brand french fry slicer which is what I have used for years, then this will save so much time, I suggest to purchase one because after you try these fries you will be making them all the time and never go back to frozen again! --- use only red potatoes with the skin on or peeled I prefer them with the skin left on they taste better and also saves the peeling time, if you are leaving the peel on then clean the skins well to remove the dirt ---I usually purchase a 10 or 20 pound bag of red potatoes, slice them and them fry in batches this way I am assured to have lots in my freezer as they go quickly at my house! --- make certain that you have a lot of oil on hand for this --- plan ahead the uncooked fries need to soak in cold water in refrigerator for 8-24 hours before frying, 24 hours is even better.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h
Yield 10 pounds potatoes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Slice the potatoes into about 1/2-inch wide strips, or to desired thickness.
- Place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold water, drain and cover them again with cold water (for extra crispy fries mix 1-2 tablespoons sugar with the cold water until completely dissolved before adding in the potatoes).
- Place the bowl in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours, even overnight or up to 2 days.
- When read to make, drain as many as you are going to fry in a large strainer and leave the rest in water (you will be working in batches).
- Have another large bowl ready to put the fryed fries into, and have a large slotted spoon ready also to remove the fries from the oil.
- In about a 5-quart non-stick Dutch oven or a deep fryer, heat 10-12 cups oil until hot with 1 tablespoon salt or more if desired (must use the salt in the oil!) I just throw one French fry in, if it bubbles then to the oil is ready, this will take about 8 minutes to heat until hot.
- Carefully place the drained fries into the hot oil (no need to pat them dry!) and fry only until the edges begin to turn a little brown, and fries feel soft (do not cook them totally).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place into a large bowl.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- When the fried potatoes are room temperature prepare one or two large cookie sheets.
- Spread the fries on the sheets (you may pile them on top of each other they will come apart when defrosted) and place in the freezer until completely frozen, then just pop them into a large zip-lock freezer bags and store in the freezer.
- **NOTE** Of coarse you can make some right away if desired, after they have come down to room temperature just re-fry them again until desired crispness.
- After freezing just drop the frozen fries into hot oil, there is no need to thaw them first.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2254, Fat 218.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Sodium 724.9, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.6
MCDONALD'S FRENCH FRIES - COPYCAT RECIPE
Steps:
- Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
- Peel and rinse that potatoes.
- Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)
- Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
- Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
- Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)
- Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
- Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It's hard to be patient during this part.)
- Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 452 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MCDONALD'S FRENCH FRIES - PLUS OAMC INSTRUCTIONS
I found this recipe yesterday on http://mobile.seriouseats.com and tried it tonight for supper. I made a few mistakes (mostly time and equipment related), and they still turned out pretty close! Oh yeah, don't let the vinegar scare you. You won't be able to taste it. I promise.
Provided by Ransomed by Fire
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12h10m
Yield 2 medium, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch strips.
- Keep fries in a bowl of water until ready to cook.
- Place fries and vinegar in a saucepan.
- Add salt and one quart water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for ten minutes.
- Potatoes should be tender but not falling apart.
- Drain and spread on paper towel-lined dish, and let dry for five minutes.
- Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- Add about one third of the fries, being careful not to let oil overflow.
- The oil should drop to about 360 degrees.
- Cook for 50 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- Remove fries to another paper towel-lined dish.
- Allow oil to return to 400 degrees, and repeat until all have been fried.
- Allow fries to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Here, you may proceed to the final frying or freeze potatoes at least overnight or for up to two months before frying.
- Bring oil to 400 degrees over high heat.
- Fry half of the fries for about 3 1/2 mintues until crisp and light golden brown, keeping oil at around 360 degrees.
- Drain on paper towel-lined dish and season to taste with kosher salt.
- Keep cooked fries warm in the oven on a broiler pan or a wire rack on a baking sheet at 200 degrees Farenheit while frying remaining batches until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1772.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.6
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