How do you dry fries before frying?

How do you dry fries before frying?

Air dry on paper towels; about 10 minutes. (Make sure the potatoes are dry before frying; you can dab them off with the paper towel if necessary.) Once potatoes are thoroughly dry, fry them 300-320 degree vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot (a Dutch oven would work).

How do you get moisture out of potato fries?

Throw them in a pot or large bowl and cover them with cold water, then let them soak for at least two or three hours. Soaking the sliced potatoes is the fundamental first step of making proper french fries.

How do you dry french fries after soaking?

Allow them to soak, 2 to 3 hours. (You can also stick them in the fridge and let them soak overnight.) When you’re ready to make the fries, drain off the water and lay the potatoes on 2 baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot with paper towels to dry them.

Why do you soak french fries in water?

Soaking peeled, washed and cut fries in cold water overnight removes excess potato starch, which prevents fries from sticking together and helps achieve maximum crispness.

Do you salt fries before or after?

Unless a battered fry, they are not adding in salt during the process. I recommend not salting the fries till they come out of the fryer and even then, waiting for an order before salting as the fries can turn limp prematurely if salted too soon.

Why do you salt after frying?

When the fried food is taken out of the oil, the moisture from it is still escaping as steam. Salt dissolves easily in this moisture and sticks to the surface of the food. When the fried food cools down, there is no moisture left on its surface, and has a coating of cold oil, which does not hold salt easily.

What to add to french fries?

The yummiest toppings for fries

1. Tomato sauce. Traditional, but delicious.
2. Gravy. Drown your fries in a rich, intense gravy, like our French shallot and rosemary gravy.
3. Four-cheese sauce.
4. Baked beans.
5. Barbecue sauce.
6. Traditional mac ‘n’ cheese.
7. Fried polenta wedges.
8. Spicy sweet potato wedges.

How do you know when fries are done baking?

You will know it is ready as soon as you see tiny bubbles rushing up around the handle of the wooden spoon. This is an important step, so be sure to follow it. If you put the fries in the oil too soon, they will become saturated with oil and this will result in soggy, greasy french fries.

How do you get salt to stick to popcorn?

You could try adding butter or oil to your popcorn while it is hot, then adding the salt and tossing it together. If you’re avoiding extra fat, a few spritzes of a non-stick spray (like Pam) might do the trick without adding significant fat.

Can you flavor popcorn before popping?

Stovetop popcorn is good. Fat means flavor, and when it comes to homemade popcorn, you’ve got two opportunities to add flavor: pre- and post-popping. The pan should be lubricated before adding the kernels, so they don’t stick to the bottom.