Crispy Homemade French Fries (Double-Fry Method)

A close up of golden, extra crispy french fries.

Crispy Homemade French Fries (Double-Fry Method)

Perfectly crispy homemade French fries using an easy double-fry method. Golden crunchy outside and fluffy inside — no soggy fries.

Course Snack, Side Dish

Cuisine Comfort Food, American

Keyword crispy homemade french fries, restaurant style fries, double fried french fries

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 388kcal

Author Jamie

Ingredients

4 large russett potatoes peeled or unpeeled
2 teaspoons potato starch
4 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil (recommended)
½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste

Instructions

Cut into fries: Cut the potatoes in ½-inch (1 cm) wide fries. Avoid thinner fries — they can break during the double-fry method.
Soak in cold water: Soak the fries in cold water for ten minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
Drain & starch: Drain the fries well and dry gently with a towel. Toss in a large bowl with potato starch until evenly coated.
First fry: Heat the oil to 250 degrees F. Carefully add the fries. Fry for 3 minutes, then use a metal strainer to transfer the fries to a bowl.
Turn up the heat: Increase the heat and bring the oil to 400 degrees F.
Second fry: Fry half the fries at a time. Add the first batch to the pot and separate clumps with the strainer. Stir every 3-5 minutes to encourage even browning and prevent clumping. Remove from heat when golden brown, which will give a crispy but not too crunchy texture (about 7-9 minutes).
🍟 Light golden color = softer fries with light crisp
🍟 Deep golden color = crunchier fries
Salt & last batch: Transfer the cooked fries to a clean bowl with the wire strainer. Toss with salt immediately (to taste). Enjoy warm, and repeat step 6 with the remaining fries.

Notes

Adding the fries to the oil before it reaches the proper temperatures will result in mushy fries.

Nutrition Facts: I measured the oil volume before and after the fry to determine how much remained on the fries to calculate this information.

Storage: Homemade french fries are really best when eaten fresh. However, if you have leftovers, let them cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge. See the blog post FAQs for reheating tips.

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