Description
Homemade crispy seasoned French fries with a savory batter, served with ketchup for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water, or as needed
- Ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- Slice potatoes into French fries; place into a…: Slice potatoes into French fries; place into a large bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown.
- Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C): Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- While the oil is heating, sift flour, garlic…: While the oil is heating, sift flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and salt into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water to make a slightly thick batter that can be drizzled from a spoon.
- Drain fries and pat dry; dip into batter one at a time: Drain fries and pat dry; dip into batter one at a time.
- Lower fries carefully into the hot oil in…: Lower fries carefully into the hot oil in batches to prevent them from clumping together; fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Drain fries on a paper towel-lined plate: Drain fries on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with ketchup: Serve hot with ketchup.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for best results. Maintain oil temperature at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for even frying. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish