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How to Make French Fries Crispy: Chef's Secrets
30.05.2024 02:10
When frying potatoes, most people use only the usual methods.
Why not remember a few cooking tricks to make your potatoes crispy and flavorful?
There are several tips from experienced chefs that should be followed, says Yulia Arkhipova .
Which variety to choose
Not all potatoes are suitable for making crispy crust. The best choice is a potato with a high starch content, such as the Russet variety or similar.
These varieties cook to create a soft, fluffy interior texture and a crispy exterior.
How to prepare before frying
Before you start frying, you need to prepare the potatoes properly. Peeled and cut potato slices or cubes should be rinsed under cold water to remove excess starch.
After this, they need to be dried with paper towels - this is an important step, since excess moisture prevents the formation of a crispy crust.
Blanching
Blanching is a secret many chefs use to achieve the perfect crunch. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5-7 minutes until slightly soft.
It then needs to be quickly cooled in cold water to stop the cooking process.
This step allows the potatoes to retain their shape and structure when fried later. Of course, it is better not to use this technique without proper experience.
Using starch and spices
After blanching, the dried potatoes can be rolled in starch. Corn or potato starch will create an extra crispy crust.
Adding spices and herbs at this stage will help them stick to the potatoes and release their flavor as they fry. A mixture of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper is a great choice.
What temperature should be used for frying?
The optimal temperature for frying potatoes is about 180-190°C. It is best to use an oven or deep fryer for even heating.
In the oven, place the potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow air circulation.
It is important not to overfill the pan, otherwise the potatoes will stew rather than fry.
If you are using a frying pan, you need to heat it well and add the required amount of oil. When frying in a frying pan, do not turn the potatoes regularly.
Earlier we talked about how to form cheesecakes so that they look neat.
