Homemade French Fries Recipe

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Homemade French Fries
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Ingredients:

  • 4-5 large russet potatoes
  • peanut oil or oil of your choice
  • s & p, to ta te

Directions:

  1. Go ahead & preheat oven to 200 F or 100 C.
  2. In a large Dutch oven heat oil to 320 F or 150 C.
  3. Peel potatoes and, EVENLY cut fries into 1/4″ x 1/4″ strips of equal length. Place in a large bowl of cold water as you’re slicing.
  4. Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
  5. When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil. Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy. Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.
  6. Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 F or 190 C.
  7. Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on roasting rack. Season with salt & pepper. 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 125.86 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 18.17mg 1%
Potassium 713.63mg 15%
Total Carbs 27.25g 9%
Sugars 1.3g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 3.89g 8%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 17%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 23.4mg 2%
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 15%
Total Carbs 21g 9%
Sugars 1g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Protein 3g 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 17%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 2%

* 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

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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