How to Make Crispy, Fluffy French Fries !

French fries are one of today’s most popular appetizers, often served alongside fast food dishes. However, you can also enjoy this tasty starter with traditional meals such as Shami kebab, skillet kebab, and more.

Ingredients for Crispy French Fries

• Potatoes: 3

• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon

• Cooking oil: as needed

• Sea salt: as needed

• Ice water: as needed

• Boiling water: as needed

Restaurant-Style French Fries Recipe

1. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Then cut the slices into strips about half a centimeter wide.

2. Soak the potato strips in ice water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.

3. Meanwhile, mix ¼ teaspoon of baking powder with boiling water. Immediately place the potatoes in the boiling water for 10 minutes.

4. After 10 minutes, remove the potatoes and dry them thoroughly on a kitchen towel.

5. Heat oil in a deep pot. Once hot, fry the potatoes in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot so they become crunchy.

6. After frying, sprinkle a little sea salt on top and serve with ketchup.

Ingredients for McDonald’s-Style French Fries

• Large potatoes: 4

• Salt and pepper: to taste

• Water: as needed

• Vegetable oil: as needed

McDonald’s-Style French Fries Recipe

To achieve crispy, fluffy, restaurant-quality fries, start by blanching the potatoes:

1. Cut the potatoes into long, thick strips (at least 1 cm wide).

2. Boil water in a suitable pot, add the potato strips for 1 minute, then immediately transfer them to cold water and drain.

3. Season the drained potatoes with salt and your preferred pepper (black or red).

4. Fry in a deep fryer or a deep pot with plenty of hot oil until golden, crispy, and fully cooked inside.

5. Drain the fries on a clean towel or parchment paper to remove excess oil. Serve with your favorite sauce.

This style of fries pairs wonderfully with cheese and mushroom sauce or ketchup. They require no breading or extra ingredients, making them simple yet indulgent.

Ingredients for Oven-Baked Healthy French Fries

• Large potatoes: 4

• Salt, chili powder, black pepper, thyme: as needed

• Olive oil: optional, as desired

• Parmesan cheese: optional

Oven-Baked Healthy French Fries Recipe

1. Cut the potatoes into large, thick pieces. You may leave the skin on if you like.

2. Blanch the potatoes: boil for 1 minute, then transfer to cold water and drain.

3. Toss the potatoes in a baking dish with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional thyme.

4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the potatoes in the center and bake for 40–45 minutes.

5. In the final 10 minutes, turn on the grill to achieve a golden top. Check doneness with a fork and remove when cooked to your liking.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with your favorite sauce.

For non-diet versions, these baked fries are also delicious with bacon, chicken, fish, or steak.