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French Fried Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Lorelei Rusco  PHOTO BY: PeaceLoveJoy 

"These are the best French Fries - the sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates, but by doing it they don't soak up so much grease, so they get crunchy."
French Fried Potatoes Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 124 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove from water, and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  2. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add potatoes, and cook until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

FOOTNOTE

  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by MarylandGirl 
This is a fine recipe with one exception. The trick to french fries that are crispy on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Ilovemy4kids 
Out of curiousity, I divided my potatoes into two batches and soaked one batch in cold water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by vintage 
Planned on fries tonight and decided to experiment. Per Martha S. I've been soaking my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~ 
This is the way to make homemade fries as in a restaurant. It's in the sugar, guys! However...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by I'm nuts too... 
Okay gang for those who think it's odd to soak them in warm water...well the warm water is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by happymommyx4 
Such lovely, crispy fries! I will never use another recipe! The only change I made was that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Dennis J Cox 
Soaking potatoes ahead in warm water with sugar worked wonders, but borrowed technique from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by XBABYGIRL419X 
Excellent! The sugar water really does work...I cut my fries very thin because I like them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by beanie 
I was surprised by how well these fries tasted. I only ate a few (need to lose weight)but my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
I made two kinds of fries tonight to go with our fish dinner. These by far are "THE BEST"... MORE

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Nutritional Information
French Fried Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 498

  • Total Fat: 33.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 305mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
  • Protein: 3.7g

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