- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds of potatoes
- Vegetable Oil for deep frying
- Salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley chopped or 1/2 Tablespoon dried Parsley
Preparation
Step 1
1. Rinse and wash potatoes with water, then peel skins. Slice potatoes into 4 to 5 vertical pieces, then slice those pieces into small sticks. You want them about 1/4 inch thick. Place the potato sticks in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Place bowl in fridge and let soak for at least 2 hours. Up to 12 hours.
Step 2
2. When you’re ready to make the fries, drain the water and then spread the potatoes out evenly onto a paper towel lined baking sheet. Blot potatoes with paper towels to dry them.
Step 3
3. Heat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees. Carefully fry potatoes in 2 to 3 batches at a time. You don’t want to over crowd the pot. Fry potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. You don’t want them brown at this point. Just slightly golden and cooked.
Step 4
4. Lay the French fries out onto a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain grease. Repeat with all fries. Sprinkle French fries with salt.
For Garlic Parmesan Fries: Sprinkle the French Fries with the parmesan cheese, minced garlic and parsley. Toss to coat and then serve immediately!