American French Fries

American French fries are a classic fast food dish that is loved by many. They are made by cutting potatoes into thin strips and frying them until they are crispy and golden brown. French fries are often served as a side dish or snack, and can be seasoned with salt or other spices to add extra flavor.

American French Fries

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Deep-Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Snack

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 1 Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories for the fries and dip sauce combined Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 large potato
• 2 cup vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• ¹⁄₄ cup mayonnaise
• ¹⁄₄ cup ketchup
• ¹⁄₄ tsp garlic powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Peel the potato and cut it into thin fries.

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2. Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

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3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

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4. Add the fries to the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

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5. Remove the fries from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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6. Sprinkle salt over the fries to taste.

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7. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the dip sauce.

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8. Serve the fries hot with the dip sauce on the side.

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Note

• You can adjust the amount of salt to your taste.
• Be careful when working with hot oil to avoid any accidents.
• You can also add other spices to the dip sauce such as paprika or cayenne pepper for some extra flavor.
• This recipe is easy to make and suitable for beginners.