We used to make homemade french fries in the oven. Brandon came up with this method because he says the pan-fried version tastes like “real” french fries. We all agree!
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While we prefer red potatoes, this recipe can be adapted to suit regular Idaho potatoes. (Feel free to leave the skins on as they offer more nutrition. Brandon peels them to get the authentic French fry experience.)
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Ingredients
- 5-6 potatoes
- Butter, ghee, lard, or expeller pressed coconut oil (Enough to generously fry the potatoes.)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes Image may be NSFW.
- Cut into fries. (We use a potato slicer found here.) Image may be NSFW.
- Boil for approximately 10 minutes till inside is slightly soft. Image may be NSFW.
- Drain. Image may be NSFW.
- Cover frying pan generously with fat.
- Sprinkle salt onto a pan.
- Heat pan slightly.
- Place fries in the pan in a single layer.
- Heat carefully. Cover if needed. Image may be NSFW.
- Flip when browned.
- Watch them closely and remove onto a paper towel.
- Serve and enjoy! Image may be NSFW.
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