Cheesy potato fries with delicious, attractive flavors will make you fall in love from the very first taste. Today, let’s learn 3 super simple snack recipes with the Cooking section of TasteVN!
1. Cheesy Potato Fries
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheesy Potato Fries For 4 people
Potatoes 4 pieces Cheese powder 1 tablespoon Margarine 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 500 ml Salt a little
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How to Make Cheesy Potato Fries
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Peel the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes clean, then soak them in a dilute saltwater solution.
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Chop the potatoes
You cut each round slice horizontally across the potato, arrange the potato slices, and then continue to cut them vertically. The result is long square potato sticks.
You should not cut the potatoes too thick, as being too thick will make them hard to cook and not crispy; ideally, they should be about 1/3 of a finger’s thickness.
Soak the chopped potatoes in diluted salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes to clean out all the starch, then drain them in a colander to remove excess water.
Tip: You should cut the potatoes into even pieces so that when frying, the potatoes cook evenly and become crispy.
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Fry the potatoes
Place a pan on the stove and add 500ml of cooking oil, then heat it over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the potatoes until they are just submerged, fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove and let them drain.
Let the potatoes rest for about 10 minutes, then continue frying a second time, over a higher heat than the first time, until you see that the bubbling has stopped after about 5 – 7 minutes; at this point, the potatoes will be crispier and tastier.
Remove the potatoes and place them on a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
Tip
- Note that when removing the potatoes, do not turn off the heat, as turning off the heat will cause the potatoes to absorb oil, making them soggy.
- You can place the cut potatoes in the freezer of a refrigerator for about 2 hours, and they will fry crispier and not splatter oil.
- To prevent oil splatter when frying potatoes, add a little salt to the oil before adding the potatoes, or cover the pan while frying.
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Completion
Put the crispy fried potatoes into a bowl.
Then add 1 spoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cheese powder, and shake the mixture well. The final step is to add 1 tablespoon of melted margarine and shake well, and the dish is complete.
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Final Product
The potatoes, when eaten, have the fragrant taste of butter, the distinctive flavor of cheese, and a crispy crunch when biting into the golden fried potato pieces. This will be an extremely delicious snack for the family on weekends, so let’s enjoy it!
2. Cheese Powdered Fried Potatoes
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese Powdered Fried Potatoes For 4 people
Potatoes 500 gr Chicken egg 1 piece Breadcrumbs 100 gr Cheese powder 2 tablespoons Rice flour 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 100 ml Salt/ sugar A little
Tools for Implementation
Steamer, non-stick frying pan, bowl, spoon, food wrap.
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose, where to buy unsalted butter, panko flour, and rice flour
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and the product inside is not moldy.
- You should choose to buy unsalted butter, panko flour, and rice flour at reputable establishments such as TasteVN, supermarkets, or markets to ensure quality and source of the product, or you can quickly order online at bachhoaxanh.com.
How to Choose Fresh Chicken Eggs
- Fresh and delicious eggs will have a shiny outer shell, looking sturdy and attractive, while the surface should not be rough or have any unusual bumps or shapes.
- If you see a thin powdery layer on the eggs, they are fresh, and their sizes should be uniform with no significant differences.
- Additionally, when buying eggs, you can shake them gently. If you hear a sound like liquid sloshing around, that means the egg is spoiled and should not be purchased.
- Moreover, you should avoid choosing eggs with cracked, crushed, soft, or leaking shells, as these are signs that the eggs are spoiled and should not be eaten.
How to Make Cheesy Potato Fries
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Prepare and steam the potatoes
Peel the potatoes, wash them, then cut them into round slices about 1/2 inch thick.
Place a steaming pot on the stove, add 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil. When the water boils, add the potatoes to the steamer and steam for about 10 – 12 minutes until cooked, then turn off the heat.
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Mash the potatoes
Put the potatoes in a bowl, use a fork to mash them, then add 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of rice flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and crack 1 egg into the mixture.
Then mix well until the mixture is combined and place it in a piping bag.
Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag and cut a small corner off the bag instead! -
Coat with flour and fry the potatoes
You place the breading flour on a plate, add the potato sticks that are about the size of a finger, then roll to coat the potatoes evenly with a layer of breading flour.
Heat a pan over medium heat, add 100ml of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, fry each potato stick for about 3 – 4 minutes until golden brown on all sides, then remove and drain the oil.
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Shake the potatoes
Once the potatoes are drained, place them in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of cheese powder, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Shake the bowl until the potatoes are evenly coated with the cheese powder, and you’re done!
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Finished Product
Deep-fried potatoes coated in golden cheese are extremely eye-catching with a fragrant aroma spreading throughout the kitchen, making them very appealing.
Deep-fried potatoes have a crunchy outer layer, while the inside is soft and creamy, enhanced by the deliciously fragrant cheese powder, making them very tasty.
Product Information:
- The article uses a steamer pot to steam the potatoes. With a transparent glass lid that is heat-resistant, users can easily observe the cooking process. Additionally, there are air escape holes to prevent boiling over. The pot can be flexibly used on induction stoves, gas stoves, infrared stoves,…
- The current price range for the steamer pot is from 500,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND (the price list was updated in March 2022).
3. Cheese-coated Potatoes (recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese Seasoned Potatoes (recipe shared by a user) Serves 2
Potatoes 5 pieces Cheese powder 30 gr Cooking oil 300 ml Corn flour 200 gr Salt 2 teaspoons
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How to prepare Cheese Seasoned Potatoes (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare the potatoes
Peel and clean 5 potatoes and remove the eyes. Then, use a knife to cut them into bite-sized pieces lengthwise and soak them in a bowl of diluted salt water.
After cutting, take the potatoes out and place them in a basket to drain.
Tip: To prevent the potatoes from browning, remember to soak them in salt water right after cutting!
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Boiled potatoes
First, you put a pot of pot water on the stove and add 1 spoon of salt to bring to a boil.
Then, you drop the potatoes in to boil briefly for about 2 minutes until the potatoes turn translucent, then remove and soak them in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes.
Finally, you take the potatoes out into a colander and let them drain thoroughly.
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Fried potatoes
First, you place the potatoes in a zip bag, add 200gr of corn flour, and shake it well.
Next, you put a pan on the stove, add 300ml of cooking oil and heat it until boiling. When the oil is hot, you add the potatoes and fry them briefly over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes, then remove them onto a plate lined with paper towels.
Then, place the potatoes in the freezer for about 3 – 5 minutes to firm up the surface.
Finally, you take the potatoes out from the freezer and fry them a second time over low heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until the potatoes are golden, crispy, and more beautiful, then remove them onto a plate.
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Cheese powder and potatoes
You put the fried potatoes into a dry and clean pot. Then sprinkle 30g of cheese powder inside, shake well until the powder is evenly coated on the potato pieces.
Now, you just need to put the potatoes into an bowl and get ready to enjoy!
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Finished product
The fried cheese powder potatoes with a delicious golden color, crispy texture look extremely appetizing! The potato pieces are both creamy and fragrant, blending with the rich flavor of cheese that is hard to resist.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- You should choose potatoes with yellow skin because they tend to be sweeter and tastier than those with white skin.
- Good potatoes have smooth, shiny skin, feel heavy in hand, and are of moderate size.
- To save time peeling potatoes, you should select ones with a plump surface, not too many indentations.
- Absolutely do not buy sprouted potatoes as they can cause poisoning when eaten.
- Potatoes with wrinkled, shriveled skin that feel light in hand should also be avoided because they are usually old and have been stored for a long time.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
Where can you buy cheese powder?
- Cheese powder is an ingredient that can be used in many different dishes. It adds a fragrant aroma and a rich, tangy, sweet, and salty cheese flavor to the dish.
- Currently, there are many types of cheese powder available on the market with various flavors. To buy the right type of cheese, you should go to supermarkets, bakeries, or reputable e-commerce websites.
- In addition, you can also buy cheese powder at bachhoaxanh.com for 70,000 – 76,000 VND/100g (Price updated in March 2022).
How to peel potatoes without getting itchy
- Method 1: The first and most effective way is to use gloves to peel the potatoes; this will limit the contact of potato sap with your hands.
- Method 2: You can also lightly roast the potatoes on the stove to dry the skin a bit, which will also reduce the sap from leaking out.
- Method 3: You should not wash the potatoes before peeling; keep the potatoes dry while peeling to minimize the leaking of potato sap and reduce itching.
How to peel potatoes without them turning dark
- Method 1: After peeling the potatoes, you should immediately soak them in a bowl of cold water or water mixed with a little salt. However, with this method, you should cook them immediately; otherwise, the potatoes will lose flavor and not taste good.
- Method 2: You can also soak the peeled potatoes in cold water mixed with a bit of vinegar. This method significantly limits the formation of dark spots.
- Method 3: For potatoes that have already turned dark, you can briefly boil them with a little fresh milk. This method can remove the dark spots that have formed and give the potatoes a milky aroma.
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Hope that with 3 ways to make cheesy fries crispy and delicious, which TasteVN has just brought to you, will help you add a tasty dish to your family menu. Wishing you success!
