Description
Transform your potato game with these irresistibly crispy homemade shoestring French fries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese, optional
- Canola oil, for frying
- Olive oil, for oven bake/air fryer
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes into shoestrings and soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly.
- For Deep Fry: Heat canola oil to 350°F and fry the potatoes in batches for 3-5 minutes until crispy.
- For Oven Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F, toss the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.
- For Air Fryer: Toss potatoes with olive oil and air fry until crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider parboiling the potatoes before frying. Maintain consistent oil temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg