French fries are a familiar fried dish loved by many. Although the method is quite simple, not everyone can produce perfectly crispy and delicious fries. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 3 simple ways to make crispy French fries!
1. Crispy French fries without flour
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy French fries without flour Serves 4
Potatoes 4 tubers Cheese powder 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Cooking oil a little
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How to make Crispy French fries without flour
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Prepare the potatoes
Wash the potatoes to remove dirt, then peel them and soak in salted water for 10 minutes.
Next, use a knife or peeler to cut the potatoes into thin slices (cut across the width of the potato).
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Soak the potatoes
Prepare a bowl of brine mixed with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Then, soak the peeled potatoes in it for about 30 minutes to remove all the starch.
After 30 minutes, rinse the potatoes thoroughly with cold water. Next, continue to soak the potatoes in a bowl of ice water for another 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, take the potatoes out and let them drain in a basket, spread them out, and sun-dry for 30 minutes.
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Fry the potatoes
Place a pan on the stove, add enough oil to cover the potatoes, and heat it up. When the oil is hot, add the potatoes and fry them over medium heat until they are golden and crispy.
Next, take the potatoes out and let them drain on a rack. You can toss the potatoes with cheese powder to enhance the flavor of the dish!
Tip: If you want the potatoes to be crispy, fry them twice.
Dusting the flour
Soak the potato in water and place it on a paper towel to dry, the drier the better. Then, put this potato in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up and remove all the moisture.
Next, coat the potato with a thin layer of batter.
Frying the potatoes
Heat oil in a pan on the stove and drop the potatoes in to deep fry on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, take the potatoes out to cool for a bit and then continue frying for another 2 – 3 minutes. When the potatoes reach the desired crispiness, remove them and let them drain on a rack.
Tip: Frying twice helps the potatoes stay crispy longer.Finally, toss the potatoes with cheese powder to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Final Product
The fried potatoes, once completed, have a beautiful golden color. The outside is crispy and airy, while the inside is soft with the distinctive nutty flavor of potatoes. More particularly, there is a bit of creaminess and aroma from the cheese powder; dipping them in chili sauce and ketchup makes them incredibly delicious!
3. Fried Potato Cake (Recipe shared from TikTok Let’s Cook with TasteVN)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Potato Cake (Recipe shared from TikTok Let’s Cook with TasteVN) Serves 2 people
Potatoes 3 pieces Cornstarch 1/2 cup Seaweed flakes 2 tablespoons Sausage 1 piece Cooking oil 200 ml
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How to Make Fried Potato Cakes (Recipe Shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare Ingredients
After purchasing, peel the potatoes, wash them clean, then steam them until cooked, and mash them. Cut the sausages into small cubes.
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Mix Potatoes
Add 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of seaweed flakes, and the diced sausages into a bowl, then mix well.
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Shape the Potatoes
After mixing the potatoes, roll them into balls and shape them as desired.
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Frying Potatoes
Place a pan on the stove, add 200ml of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up before adding the potatoes to fry. Fry over medium heat until the potatoes are golden, then remove them.
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Final Product
The fried potato cake has a crispy crust, with a soft and delicious rich inside. Eating it with chili sauce and mayonnaise is extremely tasty, wishing you success in making it!
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- You should choose potatoes with yellow skin as they are usually 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 choose those with a plump surface and not too many dents.
- Absolutely do not buy sprouted potatoes as they can cause poisoning when eaten.
- Potatoes with wrinkled, dry skin, which feel light in hand, should also be avoided as they are usually old and have been stored for too long.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
How to peel potatoes without turning brown
- 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 right away; otherwise, the potatoes will lose their flavor and taste bad.
- Method 2: You can also soak peeled potatoes in cold water mixed with a little vinegar. This method significantly reduces the formation of black spots.
- Method 3: For potatoes that have already turned brown, you can briefly boil them with a little fresh milk. This method can remove the formed black spots and give the potatoes a fragrant milk aroma.
How to whiten blackened potatoes
- Method 1: You can peel off the blackened layer, then soak the potatoes in ice-cold water; the potatoes will turn white and be usable as usual.
- Method 2: Besides the above method, you can also put the potatoes in a pot and cover them with milk, then place them on the stove to boil for a few minutes, and your potatoes will become white again.
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Hopefully, with the detailed sharing of 3 ways to make French fries that TasteVN has just provided, you will have an additional delicious dish for the whole family to enjoy. Wishing you success in your cooking!
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