Quick Skin On Fries Lighter Recipes

HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Leaving the skin on, cut the potatoes into long thin strips and put in a large bowl of clean water to remove some starch, prevent them from sticking together, and stop the oxidizing process.
• In a cast iron skillet fitted with a thermometer, or a small fryer, heat the oil until it reaches 275 to 300 degrees F. Remove the potatoes from the water and pat dry. Working in small batches, fry the potatoes until they go from shiny to matte, 3 to 5 minutes (this is also called blanching). Drain well on paper towels. Re-heat the oil until it reaches 350 degrees F and fry the potatoes again, also in small batches, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside.
• Remove from the oil, drain well, and toss with sea salt and malt vinegar, or any other seasoning you prefer. You can also fry fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, and thyme with the potatoes. Serve hot.

PERFECT FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut each piece into sticks. The thinner these are, the crispier they will be. Place the fries in a large bowl. Cover with cold water, then allow them to soak 2 or 3 hours (or you can stick them in the fridge and let them soak overnight).
• When you're ready to make the fries, drain the water and lay the potatoes on 2 baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot with paper towels to dry.
• Heat a few inches of vegetable oil to 300 degrees F in a heavy pot. In 3 or 4 batches, fry the potatoes about 4 to 5 minutes per batch, or until soft. They should not be brown at all at this point-you just want to start the cooking process. Remove each batch and drain them on new, dry paper towels.
• Once all the potatoes have been fried at 300 degrees F, turn up the heat until the oil temperature reaches 400 degrees F. When the oil is hot, start frying the potatoes in batches again, cooking until golden and crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on fresh paper towels. Sprinkle the fries with sea salt and dive in with the ketchup-mayo mixture.

QUICK AND EASY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..

HOMEMADE CRISPY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
• Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

STEAK FRITE WITH SKIN-ON-FRIES AND ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer to 360 degrees F.
• Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Add steak and marinate for at least 2 hours.
• Pan sear or grill marinated sirloin over high heat for 45 seconds on both sides and cut into 1/4-inch strips.
• Fry skin-on fries until very crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Toss fries and sirloin together with garlic butter, Parmesan, and remaining chopped parsley.
• Using the back of a fork, blend all ingredients together until evenly distributed.

SKIN ON FRIES

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
• Slice the potatoes length ways as thick as you want your fries to be. Cut the potato slices into french fries. You can choose your desired thickness.
• Place the fries in a bowl, and cover with water. Leave the potatoes to soak for up to 24 hours, or ideally at least 1 hour.
• Preheat your oven to 425 F / 220 C.
• Drain off the water, and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Coat with oil and seasoning.
• Place the french fries on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crispy. Turn the fries once halfway through cooking to ensure an even result.

BAKED SKINNY FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour the oil onto a baking tray and put in the oven for 3 mins. Mix the cornmeal or polenta, paprika and garlic powder together and season. Toss the chips in the mix, then tip onto the tray. Shake well, then cook for 40 mins, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden.

QUICK SKIN-ON FRIES (LIGHTER RECIPE)

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil.
• Scrub potatoes; cut lenghtwise into eighths. Place potatoes, cut sides down, in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2 x1 inch. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle potatoes with half of the salt.
• Broil potatoes with tops about 3 inches from heat about 10 minutes or until potatoes begin to bubble slightly.
• Remove from oven. Turn potatoes; spray lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining salt. Broil about 5 minutes longer or until golden brown and tender.

QUICK SKIN-ON FRIES

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil.
• Scrub potatoes; cut lengthwise into eighths. Place potatoes, cut sides down, in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Brush lightly with oil. Sprinkle potatoes with half of the salt.
• Broil potatoes with tops about 3 inches from heat about 10 minutes or until potatoes begin to bubble slightly.
• Turn; brush lightly with oil and sprinkle with remaining salt. Broil about 5 minutes longer or until golden brown and tender.