Directions:
- Peel potatoes,wash,dry, and slice with a french fry slicer into 1/4 inch square strips.
- Rinse strips in a large bowl with 8 cups water until water becomes milky, drain.
- Cover strips with 8 more cups water and add ice; let sit 1 hour.
- Remove fries from water and dry on paper towels for 10-15 minutes.DO NOT let them start tot turn brown. Meanwhile, preheat shortening to 375 degrees.
- Blanch a bunch of fries for 1 1/2 minutes at a time. Be sure they do not begin to brown. Drain and cool on paper towels.
- Put in large zip bags and freeze at least 4-5 hours before final frying stage.
- To fry:.
- Add desired amount to preheated 375 degree shortening. Deep fry for 4 1/2-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt generously.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 98.46 Kcal (412 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 42.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.73g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.65mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 23.91mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 317.17mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.11g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.58g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.15g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.73g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 12.72 Kcal (53 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 5.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.61g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.34mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3.09mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 40.96mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.56g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.07g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.15g | 5% | |
| Protein | 0.22g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 9.8mg | 8% | |
* 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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