Ultimate Crispy French Fries
We’ve cracked the code for the best fries—quicker, easier, and crispier than any other method. Twice-fried and golden, they come out crunchy on the outside and soft inside every time.
Recipe guidance:
• 3–4 peeled potatoes
• 1 kg water + 10 g salt
• Cornstarch for mixing + dusting
• Oil for frying
Steps:
1. Simmer potatoes in salted water 25–30 min until soft.
2. Mill hot potatoes, mix with cornstarch into a crumbly dough.
3. Spread dough into ziplock bags, roll flat, and chill overnight.
4. Cut into batons, dust with cornstarch.
5. Fry at 375 °F / 191 °C until lightly golden, remove, let oil return to temp.
6. Fry again until deeply golden and crispy.
7. Serve immediately with your favorite sauces.
Key tips:
• Chilling overnight sets structure for crispier fries.
• Always let oil return to 375 °F between batches.
• Dusting with cornstarch prevents sticking and boosts crunch.
• Serve hot—the texture is best right after frying.
? Full recipe and method here: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/ultimate-crispy-french-fries