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French Fried Potatoes

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For the finest French fries, it's recommended to soak the potatoes in a sugary solution before frying. This sugary solution has a relation to the carbohydrates and serves to hinder the potatoes from absorbing excessive oil, resulting in a crispy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 498 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Stir together warm water and sugar in a medium bowl. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Notes

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword French Fried Potatoes
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