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Battered french fries on a teal plate
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Crispy Battered French Fries

These crispy french fries are lightly battered with flour that adds a nice additional crunch without being too heavy. This flour coated french fry recipe is easy to make and so delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french fries, potatoes, side dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes medium to large
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • salt optional

Instructions

  • Take the russet potatoes and cut into thin strips (close to the size of fast food fries).
  • As you cut the potatoes, add them to a large bowl of cold water. Keep cutting until you've sliced all the potatoes into thin strips.
  • Drain the water, then add 1.5 cups of flour to the bowl. Toss with your fingers, and try to get a light flour coating on all the potatoes. If needed, add another half a cup of flour and toss again.
  • In a large pot, heat your vegetable or canola oil. Don't add too much oil to overflow your pot, but don't add too little that the french fries won't have enough oil to cook. Typically, fill your pot about ⅓-1/2 of the way with oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add a handful of fries. Stir, and cook until golden brown. Once fries are cooked, drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat with the rest of the fries, in batches, until all the fries are cooked.
  • Season as desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 4mg