Chef John's French Fries Recipe

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Chef John's French Fries
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Ingredients:

  • 1 russet potato , cut into evenly sized strips
  • salt to taste

Directions:

  1. Soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.
  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1560.21 Kcal (6532 kJ)
Calories from fat 638.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70.98g 109%
Sodium 1005.78mg 42%
Potassium 3215.43mg 68%
Total Carbs 212.17g 71%
Sugars 0.87g 3%
Dietary Fiber 20.66g 83%
Protein 16.79g 34%
Vitamin C 30.6mg 51%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 100.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.77 Kcal (1167 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.68g 109%
Sodium 179.71mg 42%
Potassium 574.52mg 68%
Total Carbs 37.91g 71%
Sugars 0.15g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.69g 83%
Protein 3g 34%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 51%
Iron 1mg 31%
Calcium 18mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.3
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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