Crispy Homemade French Fries

Step 1: Prepare the Oil

Pour sufficient cooking oil into a pan and place it on medium heat to warm up.

Step 2: Peel the Potatoes

Take the potatoes and carefully peel off their skin using a potato peeler.

Step 3: Slice the Potatoes

Slice the peeled potatoes into long, thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick, to create the classic french fry shape.

Step 4: Wash the Potato Strips

Place the cut potato strips into a bowl of water and wash them thoroughly to remove any excess starch. This step helps in achieving crispier fries.

Step 5: Begin Frying

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the potato strips into the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.

Step 6: Fry until Golden

Fry the potato strips, stirring occasionally with a wooden spatula, for about 5-7 minutes per batch, until they turn golden brown and become crispy.

Step 7: Drain Excess Oil

Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried potato strips from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8: Season the Fries

While the fries are still hot, sprinkle peri-peri seasoning generously over them.

Step 9: Toss and Serve

Gently toss the fries on the plate to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasoning. Serve the crispy homemade french fries hot with tomato ketchup.

• Soaking the potato strips in cold water helps remove excess starch, leading to crispier fries.

• For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the potatoes: fry once until lightly golden, remove, let cool slightly, then fry again until deeply golden and crunchy.

• Season with regular salt, chaat masala, or garlic powder instead of peri-peri.

• Serve with different dipping sauces like mayonnaise, chili sauce, or a homemade garlic dip.