French fries 3 ways

Method

1. Peel the potatoes (or scrub them well and leave the skin on) and cut into 8–10 mm sticks.
2. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch, then dry very thoroughly.
3. Frying pan: heat 3–4 tablespoons of oil and cook the potatoes in a single layer over medium-high heat for 15–20 minutes, turning regularly. Salt at the end.
4. Air fryer: toss the potatoes with a small amount of oil. Cook at 190 °C for about 18–22 minutes, shaking the basket 2–3 times.
5. Deep fryer: heat the oil to 175–180 °C. Fry in small batches for 4–6 minutes until golden and crisp. Fill the fryer according to its instructions; the full fryer oil volume is not included in the recipe cost.
6. Drain on paper towels or a rack, then season immediately with salt and paprika if desired.

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