How to Make Great Homemade Crispy Fries

Who doesn't enjoy great fries. Here's another method to make fantastic fries.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Raw Idaho Potatoes
• Oil
• Deep Fryer or skillet
• Sugar
• Iced or very cold water

1. Cut potatoes into strips.
   Bring water to a hard boil (enough water to cover the potatoes).
   Add approx. 2 tbsps sugar to boiling water.

2. Turn water off.
   Drop carefully potatoes into the hot water and allow to soak for 1 hour.

3. Fry in deep oil at 325° for 5 minutes. Drain. Increase heat to 375° and fry until fries are tender and nicely browned. Place in a paper towel or cloth to absorb much of the oil.

Tips & Warnings

• You may salt to taste immediately after cooking
• Great with onions added (cooked with the potatoes)
• Trie with skins on them...ummm!
• Be careful with hot water and oil
• Also good BAKED (just lay on pam sprayed foil)and cook for 20 mins. or till brown!
• Don't over-eat!

[2besure]

on 7/31/2009 Ohh, the missing ingredient in cripy fries is sugar!

[blaquetweety64]

on 1/4/2009 Sugar in boiling water? Hmmm 5*

[MotherDove]

on 12/11/2008 Anything that makes better fries is sure to be a hit at my house! Thanks for a new idea to try.

[AlexsMom]

on 10/27/2008 This sounds really good, but is there a way to make homemade french fries by baking them? I'd love to know that. It would save a ton in calories!

[Alisiane]

on 10/16/2008 Hmmm... a new twist on an old favorite that I will definately have to try. Thanks for sharing this.