French Fried Potatoes Recipe
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French Fried Potatoes

By: Lorelei Rusco 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (216)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Footnotes

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 498 | Total Fat: 33.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by MarylandGirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a fine recipe with one exception. The trick to french fries that are crispy on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Ilovemy4kids   view full review
Out of curiousity, I divided my potatoes into two batches and soaked one batch in cold water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by vintage   view full review
Planned on fries tonight and decided to experiment. Per Martha S. I've been soaking my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
This is the way to make homemade fries as in a restaurant. It's in the sugar, guys! However......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
Okay gang for those who think it's odd to soak them in warm water...well the warm water is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by happymommyx4 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Such lovely, crispy fries! I will never use another recipe! The only change I made was that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Dennis J Cox   view full review
Soaking potatoes ahead in warm water with sugar worked wonders, but borrowed technique from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by XBABYGIRL419X   view full review
Excellent! The sugar water really does work...I cut my fries very thin because I like them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by beanie   view full review
I was surprised by how well these fries tasted. I only ate a few (need to lose weight)but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
I made two kinds of fries tonight to go with our fish dinner. These by far are "THE BEST"...

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