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Hand Cut Homemade French Fries

Crispy double fried thin hand cut potatoes doused in a generous sprinkling of salt, pepper and garlic powder for some extra flavor. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • canola oil or peanut oil amount depends on deep fryer
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes with the potato peeler.  Cut the potatoes into thin, but long pieces.  Place all of the potato pieces into a large bowl and cover in water.  Let the fries soak for about an hour.  Remove fries from the water and dry completely. 
  • Fill deep fryer with oil and heat to 325 degrees.  Place the fries in the fryer and fry for about 5 minutes.  Remove from the fryer.  After all of the fries have fried, turn the heat up to 375 degrees.  Add the fries to the oil one more time and fry for 5-7 minutes until the ends begin to brown.
  • Remove to a bowl and sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic.  Serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, french fries, fried, fries, gluten free, homemade
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