Homemade Fries

Description

These homemade battered fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right with garlic, onion salt, and paprika. They take a little more effort than popping something in the oven but the result is totally worth it — the kind of fries you'd expect from a good burger spot, made right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water, or as needed

Steps

1. Slice potatoes into French fries; place into a large bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown.
2. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. While the oil is heating, sift flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and salt into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water to make a slightly thick batter that can be drizzled from a spoon.
4. Drain fries and pat dry; dip into batter one at a time.
5. Lower fries carefully into the hot oil in batches to prevent them from clumping together; fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
6. Drain fries on a paper towel-lined plate.