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Originally Posted by bencelest
I have been trying to find out how my French fries can be cook just like you buy at McDonald's. Not greasy. I've asked around but still no luck. My French fries are still greasy. I've been told to use different kinds of oil but still no luck.
I wonder if anyone of you can help me.
I have 3 teenagers who love French fries that will save me tons of dough if I can solve this.
Benny
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I too have had the same problem when trying to make fresh french fries. I was told that if you drop the fries in boiling water for a few minutes, drain and pat them dry, then fry them.. they would come out nice and crispy.
I tried it with sweet potatoes and I'm not sure if it worked. The reason I am not sure is because my mandolin is a piece of junk and only has one very thin setting.. AND I accidently left the fries in the boiling water a couple of extra minutes.
In the end, the fries did come out more crispy than before, but still a little soft. Im thinking that if I could slice them thicker, they will be fine. I will have to get myself a better mandolin when I get back in town this November.
I also tried blanching, then freezing, then frying... also seemed to be pretty crispy.. I figure the fries at the grocery store and/or fast food chain are frozen when they go in.. so, that was my basis for freezing some.
Give it a try and let me know the results. It's very important you remember to pat them dry before putting them in the fryer. Do like I did and cook half right away and freeze the rest for later. That way, you can see which technique works better..if at all
Oh, and the only oil I use for deep frying is vegetable oil. It has a high smoke point and I don't notice any impact on the flavor of the food.