Crispy French Fries at Home Without Special Equipment

Would you have thought that making crisp French fries could be so simple? Without needing any special equipment, you can recreate the perfect fries right in your kitchen. Whether you're an air fryer enthusiast or a traditional cook, this guide will show you how to make deliciously crispy fries with just a pot and some oil. Let's dive in!

Standard Kitchen Gear

While many fancy up their fry cookery with gadgets, you can replicate the same depth of flavor and crispiness with basic tools. All you need is a large pot, a stovetop, or even an electric pan, and some high-smoke cooking oil. Heat the oil to 350 F, slice your potatoes into fry shapes, and get cooking. Once they're golden brown, remove them with a slotted spoon and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Seasoning and Enhancements

For a little extra flavor, you can enhance your homemade fries with seasonings and coatings. Here's a simple recipe you can try:

Ingredients: Large Potatoes - 2 nos. Cornflour - 1 tablespoon Salt - 1 tablespoon Red chilli powder - 1 tablespoon Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon Chat masala - 1 teaspoon Parsley (for garnish) Cooking oil for frying Method: Peel the potatoes properly into French fry shapes. Dip the cut potatoes in cold water, then dry them carefully with a towel. Fry the potatoes for 30 to 40 seconds in moderately hot oil, then transfer them to absorbent kitchen paper towel. Transfer the semi-fried fries to a tray and pat with a towel to absorb the oil. Add the corn flour and mix well. Freeze the cornflour-coated fries for 30 minutes. Fry the fries again in moderately hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown. Once fried, transfer them to a tray and season with salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and chat masala. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper. Mix well. Crispy and crunchy French fries are ready to serve, perfect with tea or coffee.

Traditional Method for Crispiness

If you're looking for a more traditional approach, you can follow this simple step-by-step method:

Ingredients: Potatoes - 4-5 cut in wedges Salt - to taste Cooking oil - 200 ml Method: Cut the potatoes into the required shape. Soak and wash them many times in water until the milky color of starch goes away. In a saucepan, keep water to boil and add one pinch of salt. When boiling, add potatoes and reduce the flame. When bubbles appear on top of the water, remove the potatoes and drain off the water. Put them in the freezer for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a kadai (wok) and add the frozen potatoes. Cook until they have a slight color change. Check if they are cooked. Take out from the oil, spread them on a paper towel or paper napkin. Transfer them into a bowl and add salt, paprika, or seasoning of your liking.

Ready to give these recipes a try? Gather your pots, some good quality oil, and start cooking. No matter which method you use, you'll end up with a delightful side that's sure to impress.

Remember, the key to crispy French fries is not just the cooking method but also in the handling of the fries and the proper application of seasonings. Happy cooking!