How to Make Homemade French Fries
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Delicious Homemade French Fries Recipes
Learn how to make homemade French fries quick and easy.
The taste of homemade French fries is far superior to anything you will ever find in the frozen section of your grocery store and when they are this easy to make why not serve your family the very best?
Pound for pound, homemade French fries are easier on the budget too.
Homemade tastes better, they're cheaper, and they only take a few extra minutes to prepare.
Try some tonight! Once you do, you'll never go back to frozen.
How to: Homemade French Fries - Recipe
I haven't provided amounts here. You'll want to use one or two potatoes per serving depending on the size of your potatoes.You'll need 2 to 4 cups of oil depending on how many servings you are making.
Don't overcrowd your fries. Overcrowding will cause breakage and uneven cooking. To use less oil, prepare your French fries in several batches.
Ingredients
Potatoes
Vegetable Oil
Salt (optional)
Directions
*Peel and wash potatoes.
*Slice potatoes into 1/2 x 1/2 inch strips.
*Rinse or soak potato strips in water.
*Let dry (about 5 minutes)
*Drop potato strips into hot (375 degrees) Oil
*Fry until golden brown. (about 5 or 10 minutes)
*Remove from pot and drain on paper towels.
If you're using salt, sprinkle it now.
Serve immediately.
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If your oil isn't hot enough, your fries may turn out soggy. Too hot and they may burn on the outside while remaining raw on the inside.
I like the Presto Fry Daddy deep fryer but there are others on the market just as good.
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
Amazon Price: $24.33 (as of 02/17/2012)
Makes four servings with just four cups of oil.
Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically.
Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again.
Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets.
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jenchispas says:
I like the new Burger King fries. Thicker...and the one by my house changes their oil frequently which makes them the only fast food fries I'll eat more than 2 or 3 of. Not too good for me anyways so that's okay. Tonight I'm making homemade fries with pulled pork sandwiches (also homemade). I was just looking to see if I should soak them first...the answer from here is YES- thanks!
Posted February 09, 2012
Helene-Malmsio says:
I like to simply slice the potato thinly, rinse, dry, and cook in a frypan with a tiny bit of oil. Fantastic, crisp, and no messy oil to strain and store later.
Posted February 01, 2012
pajnhiaj says:
i like season fries, baked is okay or deep fry. but honestly i do sometimes crave McD fries tho LOL!
Posted January 25, 2012
goo2eyes says:
i make homemade fries from fresh potatoes and before i finish frying, the fries are all gone. my husband has been eating them little by little.
Posted January 21, 2012
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Big_Joe says:
I've never made homemade french fries, the closest thing that I made was Fried Potatoes. But after seeing how easy it is, I may just give Homemade French Fries a try sometime.
Posted February 14, 2012
cffutah says:
Just the frozen ones, haven't attempted the real ones but you've intrigued me now to do so.
Posted January 18, 2012
survivoryea says:
Hate to say but I use frozen fries! Now that I've read this lens I just may switch!
Posted January 05, 2012
stockysister says:
Usually we do the fake stuff, because it's so easy, but I do prefer regular pan-fried stuff! So good! I like sweet potato fries better too actually!
Posted November 17, 2011
davespeed says:
I know this is odd, but I prefer krinkle cut frozen fries to homemade fries. And I'd just about rather have french fries than anything else. Given a choice between a steak and french fries, I think I'd choose the fries.
Posted October 18, 2011
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How Do You Make Yours?
Do you have any tips for making homemade French fries?
Please share them here.
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Big_Joe
Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- Very cool lens, everyone loves french fries, and I think everyone will love this lens too... I do.
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fullofshoes
Feb 6, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- home made fries.... way too naughty... and nice!!
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entertainmenteveryday
Feb 5, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
- I'll be trying your tips! Thanks :)
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gonzalezdenise
Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:00 am | delete
- Great lens.
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Plethora_Reader
Jan 24, 2012 @ 2:09 pm | delete
- Have also made fries in the oven which are just as crispy without the deep frying oil. Maybe something to try.
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dvdmoviereviews
Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:39 pm | delete
- Im from the UK and we call them chips. My late dad made the best chips ever!! Plenty of s&v too (salt & vinegar). Awesome lens. Thanks
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goo2eyes
Jan 21, 2012 @ 9:03 pm | delete
- it is called pommes frites in french. if you are really craving for french fries and there are no fresh potatoes around nor bagful of frozen sliced potatoes, run to the next mcdonald's, burger king or wendy's and order a large portion of fries to quench your craving. in the end, you also order the burger and drinks with it. bon appetit!
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cffutah
Jan 18, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
- Great info here, haven't made homemade fries before but now am willing to try it.
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kathysart
Jan 17, 2012 @ 1:27 pm | delete
- I don't really fry them, I cut up the potatoes, toss them with olive oil, S&P, and parmesan cheese and put them in the microwave. That is the closest I get but wow I am craving fried ones now!
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survivoryea
Jan 5, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- Fun lens and I learned how to make fries too!:>)
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Buchamar
Dec 12, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
- Love the shirts too!
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TheFrenchLife
Nov 14, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
- Awesome! I absolutely love French fries... the real ones :)
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DebMartin
Nov 9, 2011 @ 8:37 am | delete
- I have no tips except to fry outside on a beautiful summer day. Make it a picnic. Everything cooked outside tastes better, don't you think?
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nigel7725
Nov 3, 2011 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- Thanks for your Delicious Homemade French Fries Recipes.
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Kate
Nov 3, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
- I love to make homemade fries. I prefer to make them at home knowing what type of oil I am using instead of risking they were fried in peanut oil at fast food restaurants or general restaurants. I am allergic to peanut oil. Restaurants prefer to use peanut oil now these days because that oil is cheaper to buy in bulk than other types of oils. I have found I have been told no they do not use peanut oil and that not be the case when I had an allergic reaction later.
This recipe is so easy and they definitely taste better and healthier homemade! One of these days I will get myself a deep fryer as I know it is easier to use one instead of stove top method.
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ShirleySunshine
Nov 1, 2011 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- Great tips for yummy fries! I absolutely hate large, thick soggy chips!
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jenniferteacher
Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:31 am | delete
- I haven't made fries in years (decades?) because I don't want to buy a deep fryer (too dangerous to my figure) and that's the only way I've ever made them. I'll have to try the stove top method, though... No healthier, but enough effort that I don't think it will be a habit, when I could just toss the potatoes in a pan with some meat and let them roast.
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Pennyseeker
Oct 23, 2011 @ 12:58 am | delete
- Nice tips!
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tokyonights7
Oct 7, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- I'm not much of a cook, but I think even I could manage this recipe! xx
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4EVERSTRONG
Oct 2, 2011 @ 12:07 pm | delete
- HOMEMADE FRIES ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!
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pawpaw911
Sep 12, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
- Gotta love homemade fries.
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Staceysk
Sep 10, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Homemade fries are the best for poutine too.
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JennySui
Sep 7, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
- It is so easy to make them so i think everyone should try them.
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Joie Aug 30, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
- Hurray! Thanks to you, Gerald can eat french fries again! (That is, as soon as I get busy and make them, lol! Maybe we can learn how together.) The only place he can order fries that we know of is Inn-N-Out Burger, where everything's made from scratch. And we don't have one of those in our city. Thank you SO much!!! :D
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mrducksmrnot
Aug 22, 2011 @ 5:05 pm | delete
- Very nice lens and one of the best foods (homemade that is) tater's that is. I'm from the South and call em tater's. Thanks for sharing.
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JziE
Aug 15, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
- I can do that
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SereneSea
Jul 15, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
- So easy to prepare and I end up buying them.
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LubosLabik
Jul 15, 2011 @ 3:55 am | delete
- Nice lens, so easy and still very nice to read. I think I will make some tonight.
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chitownchef
Jul 14, 2011 @ 3:34 pm | delete
- Not a bad recipe but the real way to make french fries (you know.. the french fries at restaurants that are unbelievably delicious and crisp) is as follows. Heat peanut oil to 375. Wash potatoes thoroughly and peel (or leave the peels on if you prefer). Cut potatoes into 1/4" x 1/4" thickness. Soak in cold water to prevent oxidation. Pat dry with towels. Fry in oil until you can break one by pressing it, this doesn't mean fry them until tender, the fries should still be undercooked in the center. After you've fried them, put them in the freezer or refrigerator until they've completely cooled. Now, fry them a second time until they are golden. They should be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Sprinkle with salt and serve alongside some aoili or plain. NOT WITH KETCHUP.
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charmilbrettdotcom
Jul 5, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
- deep fry for a while, then, pull basket up and let drain, then place back into the oil for a few minutes. the outside gets crisp, while the inside becomes goooshie... [mmm] then, for a great flavor, put some Hormel Chili and some Nacho Cheese on them for an 'out of this world' taste sensation!
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GrammaLinda
Jul 5, 2011 @ 3:00 pm | delete
- Rolling them in cornmeal first gives them a crisper texture.
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blanckj
Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:08 pm | delete
- I've used a deep fryer and the pot on the stove. It depends on my mood. I usually bake the frozen ones though. I cheat; I spray them down good with cooking spray and they get to bake in oil which gets them nice and crispy.
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gypsyman27
Jun 7, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
- I bake them in the oven from time to time. I sprinkle them with canola oil before baking and then I season them. Great lens, good information. See you around the galaxy...
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g8kepr
Jun 3, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
- Nice information and a fun topic. Thanks!
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bikerchickie
May 30, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
- I would appreciate it if you could change the title of your lens to How To Make Homemade Belgian fries, please, since we are the ones who invented them, not the French.
I'm kidding :)
When I was a kid, we never had anything but homemade fries. My mom always made them from scratch. Now that I'm an adult (or something like it), I never make my own fries. There's a "friterie" down the road that makes the best fries in the world.
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UKGhostwriter
May 19, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
- Very interesting! good lens
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Mar 22, 2011 @ 7:59 pm | delete
- Sorry, it was all good, except the part about pealing them! Oh, no. Whether home or bought in a restaurant; fries must have peals. Potatoes must have peals. I leave them on mashed and potato salad! yum!
But thanks for the information
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nightcats
Mar 18, 2011 @ 7:57 pm | delete
- I used to make french fries from scratch when I was cooking for a family. Now I cook for myself and French Fries are on the no-no list, according to my doctor. Sigh. Sure do love them though.
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miaponzo
Feb 16, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
- Some people like to freeze them before frying and others like to dredge them. :)
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scar4
Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:00 am | delete
- Thanks, I enjot this lens!
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joanv334
Jan 27, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
- Thanks for sharing!
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jojokaya
Jan 27, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
- I have made them in the oven and no salt at all...Sodium free...hmm yummy
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JanisRemaxRealtor
Jan 23, 2011 @ 3:41 pm | delete
- I have made them in the oven with olive oil, rosemary - I have made the frozen kind, I have done oven and oil on the stove. Today I try my new deep fryer! I am very excited about it! I have been looking at a bunch of websites, food network, etc., and they all say to fry twice - once at the lower temp then again at a higher temp to crisp up.
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BigGirlBlue
Jan 3, 2011 @ 1:19 am | delete
- We've been making homemade french fries on the stove for decades but we are not so snobbish to not pick up a bag of McCains occasional. LOL
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stuhaynes
Dec 29, 2010 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- pre fry 'til chips are soft, take out of oil and put in a cap with a lid, and shake. Leave while preparing meal. Put into hot oil one minute before required. Result, crispy chips that are fluffy inside. Simples
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ChrisDay
Dec 28, 2010 @ 12:18 pm | delete
- I'm definitely going to give these authentic Fries a go - however, I'm nervous of the potential fire risk of hot oil on the hob.
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WildFacesGallery
Nov 15, 2010 @ 6:21 pm | delete
- I've made them before but they didn't quite work out. Not sure what I did wrong, now that I read your directions I still have no idea. Perhaps I should just try it again and see what happens. We particularly like seasoned fries.
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Momsbusy247 Nov 13, 2010 @ 2:45 pm | delete
- Funny thing is, as a kid I hated french fries, I know I was the only kid in the world who did. But, now as adult I love them! I also really love sweet potato fries, they are yummy.
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WhiteOak50
Oct 4, 2010 @ 6:04 am | delete
- My favorite, favorite thing to do with fries is sprinkle Ms. Dash seasonings over them and pepper. AND I love dipping them in mustard! Yum, now I want some french fries and it is only 7 AM. (laughs)
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thesuccess
Oct 2, 2010 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- This is now on my list of things I've never done but will do now!
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