A foolproof vinegar recipe for dry and crispy fries
Once you have chosen your potatoes carefully, the question of cooking arises. How do you avoid fries that are too fatty while preserving their crispiness? One solution to this problem is at the top of the list: white vinegar, an unparalleled ally in the kitchen. Here’s how to use it:
Get the following ingredients:
Water
Potatoes
Frying oil
1 heaped tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons white
vinegar How to prepare your fries?
1. To start, peel your potatoes and cut them into sticks.
2. Then pour them into a large basin and add the white vinegar, making sure that they are all coated with it.
3. Cover your fries with cold water and let the preparation rest for about ten minutes.
4. Pour everything into a colander, then wipe the fries dry with a clean kitchen towel and pat lightly to remove excess water.
5. Pour your fries back into a bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over the sticks, mixing everything together.
Cook the fries in two batches for maximum crispiness
Once you have added the oil to your fryer, make sure that the temperature reaches 160°C before adding your fries. This will cook the inside of your fries without browning them. Once they have reached the top of the oil, remove them and let them rest.
For the second cooking phase, increase the temperature of your oil bath to between 180 and 190°C. Then return the fries to the air fryer for about 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Once they’re cooked, take them out of the fryer and season them with salt to your preference. And now they’re ready to eat!
What about cooking fries in the oven?
If you’d rather not use a deep fryer, or if you want to opt for a healthier alternative, you can cook your fries in the oven. Place the fries (which should first be dried with a kitchen towel) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they don’t touch. Drizzle them with a little olive oil and cook them for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. This same cooking method can also be used to make delectable zucchini fries with parmesan.
Enjoy your meal!
