In this French fries recipe, I will show you how to transform simple potatoes into crispy, golden sticks of pure joy-crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. I will also share some handy tips on soaking, drying, and frying to get that perfect crunch every single time.
French fries are more than just a side dish, they are universal comfort food that sparks memories of gatherings, late-night cravings, and simple moments of joy. There is a special kind of satisfaction in peeling your own potatoes, carefully slicing them by hand, and watching them transform into golden crispy delights.
What I love most about making fries at home is the control-you can decide how thick or thin the French fries should be, how crispy or tender it has to be, and how seasoned they should become. So grab your favorite potatoes, and let’s create fries that are truly made with love and a bit of magic.
French Fries Recipe Ingredients
2 Large Potatoes
3 tbsp Corn Flour
Salt (for taste)
Peri-peri masala (optional)
Cooking Oil (for frying)
French Fries Recipe Instructions with Images
Choose the best and large potatoes for preparing French fries recipe at your home. Carefully peel the outer skin of potatoes using a vegetable peeler or a knife.
After peeling, place the potato on its side and carefully cut off the rounded edges. Transform it into a rectangular block and slice it into sticks (see the image below to get a clear picture of it).
Once you chop the potatoes into the ideal shape of French fries, rinse and wash the sticks in cold water to remove excess starch, and then dry them with a paper towel.
Now, keep a large pot of water for boiling. When the water starts boiling, add the potato sticks and boil them for 5 minutes over a high flame.
Take out the sticks from the pot and spread them out on a clean paper towel or kitchen towel. Pat them dry using another paper towel thoroughly.
Transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of corn flour over the potato sticks. Toss gently to coat each stick evenly and create a light, crispy crust when fried.
Now, grab a deep pan or fryer and pour enough oil to fry the fries. Preheat the oil over a high flame before frying the fries.
Carefully add potato sticks into the frying pan in small batches and fry them for about 5 minutes or more if it’s not cooked. Like this, fry all the potato sticks, and if you prefer more crispy, then fry them again as a second round.
Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels to soak up any excess oil. While the fries are hot, sprinkle them with your favorite seasonings like salt, peri-peri, garlic powder, and paprika.
Serve and enjoy the French fries with sauces such as ketchup and mayonnaise.
Additional tips
Choose the right potato like large and starchy.
Cut the fries into uniform sticks. This helps to cook evenly and won’t end up with some fries burnt and others undercooked.
After cutting, rinse your fries in cold water to wash the excess starch. Then, dry them well with a paper towel or kitchen towel.
Double-fry the fries for the best texture and crispiness.
Thank you for joining me on this crispy, golden journey to perfect homemade French fries! I hope this recipe inspires you to prepare this dish at your home.
If you try this recipe, I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Feel free to leave a comment below or share your recipe with us through the mail. Until next time, happy frying and happy eating!
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Homemade Crispy French Fries Recipe - Timsip
In this French fries recipe, I will show you how to transform simple potatoes into crispy, golden sticks of pure joy-crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right.
Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keywords: Homemade French Fries recipe
Recipe Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 193
Preparation Time: PT10M
Cooking Time: PT20M
Total Time: PT30M
Recipe Video Name: French Fries Recipe
Recipe Video Thumbnail: https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_orig,to_webp,s_webp/timsip.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/French-fries-recipe-1024x576.jpg
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 Large Potatoes
- 3 tbsp Corn Flour
- Salt (for taste)
- Peri-peri masala (optional)
- Cooking Oil (for frying)
Recipe Instructions:
Preparation of French fries:
Peel
Take large potatoes and peel the outer skin of potatoes using vegetable peeler or a knife.
Cut
Cut the potatoes into sticks.
Rinse and Dry
Rinse and wash the sticks in cold water to remove excess starch and then dry them with a paper towel.
Boil
Boil the chopped potato sticks in a large pot for 5 mins.
Spread and Pat
Spread them out on a clean paper towel or kitchen towel and pat them dry using another paper towel thoroughly.
Add Corn flour
Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of corn flour over the potato sticks. Toss gently to coat each stick evenly.
Fry and Serve French Fries:
Preheat Oil
Preheat the oil in a pan over high flame before frying the fries.
Fry the Potato sticks
Carefully add potato sticks into the frying pan in small batches and fry them for about 5 minutes or more if it's not cooked.
Add Flavor
Drain on fresh paper towels to soak up any excess oil. While fries are hot, sprinkle them with your favorite seasonings like salt, peri-peri, garlic powder and paprika.
Serve
Serve and enjoy the French fries with sauces such as ketchup and mayonnaise.
