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pomme frites arranged in wax paper with a little cup of ketchup
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Pommes Frites

Pommes Frites are crispy, crunchy, salty, potato-y goodness. What are frites? Let me be the first to tell you they also go by French Fries!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Keyword frites, pomme frites, pommes frites
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 247kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts peanut oil
  • 4 large baking potatoes Russet or Idaho work best here
  • salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes and slice into fry shapes.  
    potatoes sliced into thin fry slices on a round cutting board
  • Place potatoes into a bowl of very cold water and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes.* Drain, rinse and pat VERY dry with paper towels.
    dumping potato slices into a bowl of water
  • Heat peanut oil to 300° F. Fry potatoes until tender on the inside but not brown. Drain on fresh paper towels.
    cooked frites on a slotted spatula
  • Increase oil temperature to 400° F and cook fries in batches until brown and crispy. Place onto fresh paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.
    pomme frites dying on paper towels

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Notes

*If making ahead, you can let the potatoes soak in the water and in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 1759mg | Fiber: 10g | Vitamin C: 48.6mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 13.8mg
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