How to Make the Crispiest Homemade Fries Without Deep Frying
Test cook Lan Lam makes the perfect Thick-Cut Oven Fries.
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anyone try this method with russet potatoes? If so, how did it come out?
Air fryer makes the best fries
Typed out for convenience:
Spray baking sheet with baking spray
Add 3 Tblspns veg oil to sheet, spread via tipping
Cut 2 lbs Yukon Golds into rectangular planks
3 Tblspns cornstarch in 3/4 cup water
Microwave for 2 minutes, stir every 20 seconds
Toss potato planks in the slurry
Spread onto sheet with a bit of space between
Cover with greased alum foil
425˚ oven for twelve minutes, bottom rack
Remove foil, bake for 10-18 minutes
Turn planks, bake for 10-18 minutes
Season with 1/2 Tblspn salt immediately
Move to paper towels
Serve
Am I the only one who thought they were about to kiss at any minute?
Baking time took twice as long probably bc I used russet potatoes, but they crisped up nicely and tasted great.
In the middle of this, I just thought, just fry them and drain well.
That is one SERIOUS microwave. 3:22
I'd thicken the cornstarch on a stove top, rather than repeatedly microwave in increments of 20 seconds.
"we want to make sure they are blotted so they are not greasy!"
Me, sweating:…d..do we though? *bites lip
If Jay Leno was a woman.
Potato type is extremely important, you cannot use just any variety.
Instead of putting oil on the baking sheet, I like putting the equivalent amount of oil via mayo. The emulsion helps distribute and keep the oil on the fries throughout the entire cooking process.
Just fry them. They suck up far less than you think.
Awesome. I switched to Yukon Potatoes because they also last longer in the basement.
Sorry but the fries didn’t turn out like yours. They were stuck to the pan. Can you make a recipe with partchement paper, Thanks
Can you add any seasonings to the cornstarch goo?
Lan's literally the mad scientist of kitchen and culinary.
I'm definitely remembering this recipe, corn starch? who knew
A corn starch slurry is exactly what I use to make sweet potato fries that are crispy. This microwave thickened slurry is a great idea. Thanks.
Defenately going to try this!
How about not-so-deep frying or low frying?
You like to use cornstarch on your French fries 🍟?
Potato starch adsmore flavour & I find is more crispier.
To make homemade patties taste more like fast food
hash browns.
Why can't Americans eat something without without ketchup?
it certainly beats the crap they serve up at mc donalds that passes for fries! but you forgot to soak them in water to draw out the starch?
I am trying this recipe tonight. Just asked my Dad if he would pick up corn starch from the store.
The Asian Test Kitchen cook has such a beautiful sparkling smile. She looks so professionally serious and then 😲 🤩
I love your Chanel. Explains the process and reasons why is what we need. Thank you😊
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I am using this for sweet potato fries. Will let you know how they turn out later!