Turn your kitchen into a fry lover’s paradise with this simple yet effective method for making perfectly crispy French fries. The secret? A touch of vinegar to enhance crispiness while keeping the inside soft and fluffy. Follow these steps to achieve fries that are golden, crunchy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- Sunflower oil (for frying)
- Cold water (as needed)
- 2 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks about 1 cm thick. You can leave the skin on if preferred, just make sure to wash them well.
- Soak in Vinegar Water
- Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover them with cold water.
- Add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and mix well. This step is key to getting extra crispy fries.
- Let them soak in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, but ideally up to an hour.
- Dry the Potatoes
- After soaking, drain the water and pat the potatoes completely dry using a kitchen towel or paper napkins.
- Fry to Perfection
- Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan or fryer.
- Fry the potatoes in small batches, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until they turn golden and crispy.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Drain the fries on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dips and seasonings.
With this easy trick, you’ll get fries that are crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside every time!