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 French fries are one of the most famous fast food dishes, common among people around the world. Whether it's "chips" in the UK, "French fries" in France, or "standard fries" in the US, no one can resist the smell and taste of freshly cooked fries. Now these crispy fried bites are incredibly easy to make at home. If you don't like frozen convenience foods from supermarkets, here are some interesting recipes that you can try yourself without much effort.
Nothing beats the classic salt and pepper fries. It's simple and super easy to make. For this recipe, use hard potatoes as their consistency and color are ideal for this dish.
Classic French fries
Calories: 271
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 large potatoes (chopped into thick strips)
 Cooking oil (any neutral oil such as sunflower)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Soak the potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes. Then, cook it in salted water for 10 minutes, until it is almost cooked. Drain and wait for the potatoes to cool. You can even refrigerate it to remove moisture.
Fill a deep fryer with oil and heat to 150 ° C. Place potatoes in oil and fry for 4 minutes. Then remove the potatoes from the oil and let cool for a while. Increase the temperature to 170 ° C and start frying the potatoes again until crispy. After the straws are golden brown, drain the oil and add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy these super crispy homemade fries with ketchup or mayonnaise.
French fries
Sweet potato fries are not only delicious but also healthier than regular fries.
Crispy sweet potatoes with garlic mayonnaise
Calories: 194
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes, 2 (cut into thin strips)
Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise, glasses
Garlic, 1 clove (minced)
Ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
In a large bowl, stir the potatoes in the olive oil and set aside. Now place the potato strips on a baking sheet, making sure it is not too crowded or the fries won't cook evenly. Bake it in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
While the potatoes are baking, combine the chopped garlic and mayonnaise. After cooking the potatoes, let them sit for 2 minutes and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with mayonnaise with garlic and lemon.
A Mexican twist on a classic recipe
If you want to try something different, you can suggest you try this Mexican version of fries.
French fries with chili and lime
Calories: 245
Servings: from 2 to 3
Ingredients
Brown potatoes, 2 large tubers
Frying oil (grape seed or sunflower oil)
Mexican seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon
Lemon juice and zest, 1 tablespoon
Spicy cheese, tablespoon (shredded)
Chilli, 1 teaspoon (finely chopped)
Salt to taste
Method
Cut brown potatoes into small strips. Soak it in water for 20-30 minutes to get rid of the starch. Drain and dry your potato strips and set them aside.
Next, turn on the deep fryer and heat the oil to a boil. Place the potatoes in the oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes.Then take it out and place it on a baking sheet and let cool for 5 minutes. Raise the temperature in the deep fat fryer and place the potatoes back in the oil for another 2-3 minutes. Repeating this process one more time will make them extra crispy. Once the potato pieces are golden brown, shake off excess oil and add the Mexican seasoning, lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle with salt and chili and mix well. Then add the cheese and serve immediately.
A great way to replace carbohydrate-rich potatoes is to make turnip fries. They have half the calories of potatoes and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Crispy turnip
Calories: 140
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Turnip, 2 pcs. (cut into thin strips)
Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
Onion powder, 1 teaspoon
Red pepper, 1 teaspoon
Garlic salt, 1 teaspoon
Parmesan cheese, cups (grated)
Method
Wash the turnips in water and dry. Place it in a plastic bag and mix all the other ingredients. Shake well to ensure the turnips are evenly covered with seasoning. Now place a layer of parchment paper with aluminum foil in a baking sheet and brush with a little oil. Spread the turnips evenly on the paper and bake for 20 minutes, until the turnips are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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