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Chef John's French Fries
Photo: Lars Blankers

Chef John's French Fries

3 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 2 servings openrecipes
Chef John's French Fries

"I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be twice fried. The first frying in done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

280
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Fat
37g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste

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