Frequent question: What makes a good french fry?

How do you describe the perfect fries?

Though tastes and preferences differ, the perfect French fry generally has a crunchy exterior and a light, fluffy interior. Finding the right balance is tricky, though, as making French fries that are too crispy will result in a tough exterior that goes beyond crispiness.

How would you describe French fries on the menu?

These are deep-fried, very thin, salted slices of potato that are usually served at room temperature. French fries have numerous variants, from thick-cut to shoestring, crinkle, curly and many other names. They are readily available at restaurants or Mac Donald outlets.

Should you soak potatoes in water before frying?

Frying fresh-cut potatoes.

Soaking peeled, washed and cut fries in cold water overnight removes excess potato starch, which prevents fries from sticking together and helps achieve maximum crispness.

How do you keep french fries crispy?

The best way to keep fried foods crispy? Just place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. If you’re frying multiple batches, throw the whole setup into a low oven to keep everything warm as you keep frying and adding to the rack.

Should you boil fries before frying?

Before all that, though, the secret is to briefly poach them in boiling water (or “blanch” them) before they go into the hot oil. This ensures that the fries are cooked all the way through before getting crisped up in the fryer.

What is the description of French fries?

+ Larger Image. A thin strip of potato, usually cut 3 to 4 inches in length and about 1/4 to 3/8 inches square that are deep fried until they are golden brown and crisp textured on the outside while remaining white and soft on the inside. French fries are not French in origin.

How does a French fry look like?

They’re golden-brown nuggets with a crispy exterior and a soft potato center. … From the outside, a French fry looks like nothing more than just a potato fried in some oil, but it’s so much more than that.

How do you tell if fries are done?

Leave the fried potatoes to cook thoroughly until they float to the top of the oil. Once they float up to the top and stay there for one full minute, they are done. The key to knowing when they are done is that they will all float and stay on the surface of the oil.

How many minutes does it take to cook fries?

Carefully add potatoes to oil in small batches so as not to lower the temperature of the oil. Cook shoestring and basket-weave potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally. French fries need to cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.

What is the best oil to fry French fries in?

Neutral-tasting oils are great for frying: peanut, canola, vegetable, safflower, grape-seed, et cetera. These all have a smoke point well above 350°F. Some oils, like corn, coconut and sesame, have smoke points beyond 350°F, but they impart a lot of flavor into the finished product that you may or may not want.