Classic French Fries Recipe

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Classic French Fries
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Ingredients:

  • 4 -5 large russet potatoes

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  2. In a large dutch oven heat oil to 320 degrees.
  3. Peel potatoes and EVENLY cut fries into 1/4 x 1/4 strips of equal length.
  4. Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing.
  5. Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
  6. When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
  7. Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.
  8. Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.
  9. Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees.
  10. Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  11. Remove and drain on roasting rack.
  12. Season with kosher salt.
  13. Once again this is done is small batches and will need to be kept warm in the oven until all potatoes are fried.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.79 Kcal (790 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 27.25mg 1%
Potassium 1070.44mg 23%
Total Carbs 40.87g 14%
Sugars 1.95g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 16%
Protein 5.84g 12%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 26%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 550mg 23%
Total Carbs 21g 14%
Sugars 1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 16%
Protein 3g 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 26%
Iron 1mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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